Wire-Strike Protection System. Cable cutter in Apache helicopters acts as wire strike protection system. A system meant to protect helicopters from high wire strikes. The WSPS was developed to reduce the severity
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Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS) - The Cutting Edge of Helicopter Safety - YouTube
Question: How effective are the 'wire cutters' you see on some helicopters, and how common are wire strike accidents? Are they survivable if the wire is electrified? : r/aviation
Cable Cutter Installation - Airbus Helicopters Canada