Your browser does not support this video.Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/McDonnell-Douglas-Suspended-Maneuvering-System-(SMS)-Demonstrations-2JRSXLJV7J83.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarPV-3/HRP-1 "Rescuer" Squadron Scramble from Air StationPV-3 Flight DemonstrationsMcDonnell Model 120 Landing ApproachPV-3 Development FlightsFrank Piasecki Demonstrates the PV-2Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76) Tilt Wing in Flight TestEarly Development of the PV-2Engine Fire Destroys McDonnell XP-67McDonnell Aircraft XV-1 ConvertiplaneView AllMcDonnell Douglas Suspended Maneuvering System (SMS) DemonstrationsSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:In 1976 McDonnell Douglas received a letter from two dozen fire departments asking for a solution to fighting fires and rescuing people from burning hi-rise structures. The resulting "Flying Fire Engine" was a 7x8 foot rescue platform that hung by a 500 to 1000 foot cable from an overhead helicopter. It had a small engine that powered thruster nozzles so the SMS could be moved horizontally. It could hold three firemen and 16 additional people.Several demonstrations were held in 1978 but there were no sales.BI47033 (BIV16_SMS_01)Maximum size:720px × 480px (~85 MB)License type:Rights ManagedDuration:3m49sKeywords:1970s-buildings-day-firefighters-flight testing-ground shots-ground to air-helicopters-historic production status-male-McDonnell Douglas-one of a kind aircraft-other livery-search and rescue-several/groups-Suspended Maneuvering System (SMS)-urban areasRelated Photo/Videos:View AllRelated Virtual folders:Suspended Maneuvering System (SMS)
