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If I understand [1] properly, the Chinook can lift 13 tons[2]. The Evergiven's maximum weight is 200000 tons. So that would be 15000+ Chinooks lifting it. A si
by eCa 6y ago
If I understand [1] properly, the Chinook can lift 13 tons[2].
The Evergiven's maximum weight is 200000 tons. So that would be 15000+ Chinooks lifting it. A sight to behold.
Added: Only about 1200 were ever produced, so that won't fly.
[1] https://www.army.mil/article/137584/ch_47_chinook_helicopter https://www.army.mil/article/137584/ch_47_chinook_helicopter
[2] 26000 pounds
- gizmo385 6y agoI desperately want someone to photoshop this.
- ryankrage77 6y agoPerhaps mention it to Wren https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZsp1tgXkUI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZsp1tgXkUI
- nicbou 6y agoOkay but what about rockets?
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- eCa 6y agoWell, according to[1] elsewhere in this thread, we can use 130 tons as an approximation for lift capacity. So for 200000 tons, that would require 1500 ICMBs connected to the ship and launched at the same time. Probably more expensive than most other solutions, and I doubt that the Evergiven will be in a good condition afterwards. [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26586189 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26586189
- eCa 6y agoApparently I can’t spell ICBM.
- colinmhayes 6y agoSomeone call Elon!