If a civilian wants to fly between homes several hundred miles apart AND carry 2 cars with him what are the options other than a chinook?
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6$\begingroup$ First, does it have to be a helicopter? Second, is there some reason you can't just keep spare cars at the hangar on the other end? $\endgroup$– Aaron HolmesCommented Jul 28, 2020 at 23:48
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2$\begingroup$ Are we talking a couple Humvees, or Smart FourTwos? If you can afford the helicopter, having spare cars shouldn't be an issue... $\endgroup$– Ron BeyerCommented Jul 29, 2020 at 0:13
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13$\begingroup$ Also, let me be the first to say: If you are someone who’s genuinely capable of considering a private Chinook to transport vehicles back and forth between your 2 homes, I’d like to officially offer my services as a pilot. I’m a helicopter pilot with multiple airplane ratings as well. I’ll even long line your cars directly onto your driveway, 😉 $\endgroup$– Aaron HolmesCommented Jul 29, 2020 at 1:36
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8$\begingroup$ Sounds like an XY Problem to me. What are you really trying to solve, or is this just speculative? $\endgroup$– FreeManCommented Jul 29, 2020 at 14:10
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2$\begingroup$ @FreeMan, thanks for the link to the XY problem! Brilliant, and applicable so often and in so many ways. Definitely in this case. At work my first step was always to come up with a clear problem statement. I.e. “the goal is ___, the challenge is ___, it’s a problem because ___, the options are ___.” Just taking the time to do this can sometimes produce the clarity needed for an obvious solution will pop out. $\endgroup$– Michael HallCommented Jul 29, 2020 at 15:36
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You could use an Mi-26 to transport your two cars, as seen here:
With a payload of up to 20 tons, it should be able to lift many useful combinations of two vehicles.
answered Jul 29, 2020 at 18:26
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2$\begingroup$ Yep. Accept this answer and go buy one now. Problem solved. See how helpful we are here? $\endgroup$ Commented Jul 29, 2020 at 19:13
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$\begingroup$ Sorry. I’m not laughing at this. It’s something else... 😆 $\endgroup$ Commented Jul 30, 2020 at 0:29
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Top Gear demonstrated that 3 cars fit comfortably in an Ilyushin Il-76. And that it can be hired.
You can back right into the cargo hold up the loading ramp, and drive right back out again when you get to your destination.
Designed to operate from unimproved (unpaved) strips and with a 1,500 foot landing roll capability (using thrust reversers), it's the clear and proven choice for your civilian car transportation needs.
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7$\begingroup$ No go. The OP wants to transport 2 cars, not 3. $\endgroup$– TheracCommented Jul 29, 2020 at 19:40
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5$\begingroup$ Can't he buy a third car and leave it in the Ilyushin? $\endgroup$ Commented Jul 29, 2020 at 20:12
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1$\begingroup$ @RainerP. But then they have to decide which car to buy third. Imagine how long that can take. First they'll have to create an account on the Mv SE... $\endgroup$– TheracCommented Jul 29, 2020 at 21:14
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$\begingroup$ But the OP may not have a 1500 ft strip at one of his houses. For instance, I think there are houses built on private inholdings within national parks & monuments. $\endgroup$– jamesqfCommented Jul 30, 2020 at 17:20
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$\begingroup$ @jamesqf Admittedly this is indeed an impractical answer to an impractical question. But that was precisely Top Gear's forté and I couldn't resist :) $\endgroup$– TypeIACommented Jul 30, 2020 at 21:11