is it possible to conduct rescue operations at the peak of mount everest?
2006-10-06 11:44:28 · 10 answers · asked by abh 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
if o2 is less & air is thin then how come jet engine of planes work perfectly fine at 40000ft?
2006-10-06 11:53:21 · update #1
Helicopter ceilings are somewhere between
10,000 and 15,000 feet depending upon
winds, and the configuration of the specific
helicopter.
Limitations begin with thin air causing
reductions in lifting capacity, and engine
efficiency being reduced at high
altitudes (less oxygen to burn).
The high winds near the peak of Mt.
Everest preclude any successful
flight in helicopters.
2006-10-06 11:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The record is 40,820 feet which is equivalent to 12 442 metres. Mount Everest is 8,850 metres, so technically is good weather conditions a helicopter could mount (no pun intended) a successful rescue mission.
Having said that, all helicopters are different and one would probably require a particularly efficient/powerful helicopter at such altitudes.
Perhaps further answer will be more divulgent with regard to different helipcopter types against maximum height attainable.
2006-10-06 11:50:05 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On May 14th 2006, pilot Didier Delsalle landed his Ecureuil/A-Star AS 350B3 at 8,848 meters atop Mt Everest, the tallest peak in the world. As per International Aeronautical Federation provision, the chopper maintained the altitiude in flight for two minutes (to claim the record) before flying back to Lukla base camp.
The acual altitude record in flight is 12442mtrs set by a SA 315 Lama on 21/06/1972 in France.
2006-10-06 12:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by Stewart H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turbine-engined helicopters can reach around 25,000 feet. The 'thin-ness' of the air affects the engine more than the effect on the rotors.
2006-10-06 11:46:47 · answer #4 · answered by crissyll22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the chopper had very long rotor blades and a more powerful engine. I thing most helicopters have a ceiling of around 15,000 feet.
2006-10-06 11:46:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 20000 ft so its not possible to reach mountains like Everest ,, also some kind of helicopters are different as some use turbo jet engines
2006-10-06 11:58:17 · answer #6 · answered by source_of_love_69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there's not enough oxygen at that height for the engine to be able to run. Even if there was it would be ridiculously dangerous because the winds are strong enough to knock it out of the air.
2006-10-06 11:47:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many factors to consider. Here is a link to a site, hopefully with the information you seek.
http://records.fai.org/rotorcraft/#current
2006-10-06 11:56:57 · answer #8 · answered by ©2009 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Air pressure is too thin.
2006-10-06 11:46:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the how good its drugs are
2006-10-06 11:53:31 · answer #10 · answered by Razrman 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋