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Is it that they can't fly at all or is it just dangerous to do it? The article says they can't lift off but I don't think that's correct. In the case of airpla

• mplewis 2y ago
  The helicopters cannot get enough lift when the (hot) air is so thin.
• pizzafeelsright 2y ago
  Different operating temps depending upon the model of aircraft. Desert operations happen with various weather.
• Jtsummers 2y ago
  Power is also limited by air density (the degree of this limitation depends on the engines for the particular aircraft). So it's a double-whammy. Hot/thin air raises the power required while reducing the power the system is able to produce. This might be offset by shedding weight (reducing the power needed since you're lifting less), but there are limits there as well since a lot of things are either bolted on or necessary for the mission.
• pengaru 2y ago
  > helis should just need more power? "just"