Re: Helicopter unloading and unpowered barges
Helicopters can carry the inflatable boats such as "rigid raiders" but that is about it. The problem is that you have to unload close enough to the water in order to get the boat to "float". I solved this problem by using a small vehicle to carry the boat to the river. You are basicly reconfiguring a small vehicle to be a prime mover. But in reality a "Hummer" can tow a rigid raider/zodiac on a trailer. Hope this helps.
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