MMike Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Another in a long list of pointless observations. That really cool photo of the Griffon in Afghanistan on the front page of the site. A very dramatic contrast between the green cammo and the red/brown landscape. Isn't that the exact opposite of what a camouflage paint scheme is supposed to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freefall Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I think Helicopters are painted Green or Tan so that when enemy planes or other helicopters are above them they don't stand out as much parked on the ground or flying low. Since they fly so low relative to jets, usually an enemy air treat will be above them. The threats in Afganistan are all from the ground and close enough that they will be heard anyway, they probably just choose not bother so they stand out to each other and becuase its cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuddenStop Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 considering the vast array of landscapes and weather in afghanistan....I think we'd need to paint the aircraft per mission to accomplish your dream of not standing out... Besides, the photo looks like it's been filtered thru the lens to bring the colors out. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/d/d3/20080913045630!Tajik_mountains_edit.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splitpin Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Doesn't matter what colour they are. They all look the same through the sights of an RPG. http://www.rusmilitary.com/html/sight_pgk.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canukav8tor Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Actually, we're not really trying to hide, per se. There is more force protective value added by regularly changing flight profiles and routings than linking the paint scheme to a particular portion of AFG countryside. East into Kunar is actually quite green, as is the North, around Mazar, Baghlan and Bamyian. Yes, K-har is (mostly) dusty, but it has its own strips of greenery as well. Regards AV8 p.s. Re: force protection/OPSEC/PERSEC - that's why folks should stay away from describing routings (even if generic), profiles and timings on an open forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMike Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Why are the US UH-1's light grey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freefall Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 The Marines and Navy fly grey helicopters because they fly off ships and over water. The army helicopters are all green. Same reason our sea kings are grey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lips Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Why are the US UH-1's light grey? Now this is your turn MMike....you got to tell us why your sox and Underwear(Bobette) are Brown.lol couldn't resist !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMike Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 The socks were brown to begin with. And I don't wear underwear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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