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Haven't notice this thing on the Sikorsky, what is it?

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Another picture from another angle:

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  • These are engine inlet screens, to prevent FOD ingestion. See this question for a very similar device: – U_flow Mar 28 '24 at 13:04
  • Thats what I thought but wasn't sure. Do you want to post it as an answer so I can accept it or should I delete this post? – Gabe Mar 28 '24 at 13:28

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These are engine inlet screens, to prevent FOD ingestion. See this question for a very similar device.

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  • These seem to have an additional trick up their sleeves, in that they are not just screens but also deflectors. – Jörg W Mittag Mar 28 '24 at 14:50
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    yup, that's what initially caught my attention, that's a good idea so that the FOD doesn't stay fixed to the screen by the suction force. – Gabe Mar 28 '24 at 15:19