Helicopter tail returned from Pakistan

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The discussion revolves around the fate of a downed stealth helicopter used in a SEAL mission, highlighting that the operable parts were destroyed by the SEALs with explosives to prevent recovery. The tail rotor received significant media attention, but there are speculations about other valuable components that may have been retained by Pakistan for potential sale to China and Russia, particularly due to the advanced stealth technology involved. The conversation draws parallels to the F-117 incident during the Kosovo War, where debris was sold to foreign powers, emphasizing concerns over the potential transfer of sensitive technology.
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Just a question.
What happened to the rest of the helicopter?

I was trying to find out more about the other half, and seem to be getting nowhere.

Any link or quick answer would be welcome.

thanks







edit ... never mind.. asking the wrong question never works.


With the chopper inoperable, at the end of the mission the SEALs destroyed it with explosives.
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/top-s...-program-revealed-osama-bin/story?id=13530693
 
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the tail rotor is the part that made press. there may be other worthwhile pieces scattered around that did not make press.
 
Those missing pieces might not make press, but they might make E-Bay ... hehehe
 
I highly doubt the entire heli tail was returned, I'm pretty sure Pakistanis kept a few pieces for the Chinese and Russians. Its the coating and metal used for its stealth that's so highly prized. Russia and China would pay big bucks for that.

Remember that F-117 that was shot down in Kosovo war?? The Serbs sold most of the debris to China and Russia:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/mos...th-fighter-using-parts-downed-U-S-bomber.html
 
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