Word: turboshaft
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...challenge of going to the aid of the hostages seems well within the capabilities of the aircraft. With its two turboshaft engines, it can carry an eight-ton payload. In one configuration, it can seat 37 combat troops. With extra, disposable fuel tanks, the aircraft has a range of up to 800 miles, and even this can be extended by airborne refueling. Last week the chopper had to fly only 500 nautical miles. But theoretical ranges can be reduced by a number of factors: extra-heavy loads, such as weapons and other equipment carried by last week's rescue...