Haven't notice this thing on the Sikorsky, what is it?
Another picture from another angle:
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$\begingroup$ These are engine inlet screens, to prevent FOD ingestion. See this question for a very similar device: $\endgroup$– U_flowCommented Mar 28 at 13:04
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$\begingroup$ 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? $\endgroup$– GabeCommented Mar 28 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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$\begingroup$ These seem to have an additional trick up their sleeves, in that they are not just screens but also deflectors. $\endgroup$ Commented Mar 28 at 14:50
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1$\begingroup$ 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. $\endgroup$– GabeCommented Mar 28 at 15:19