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Vietnam veteran Frank Murphy is a police helicopter pilot chosen to test out an experimental military helicopter. When he discovers that corrupt government officials (including his former commanding officer from 'Nam) intend to use it to incite civil unrest, Murphy steals it and goes on the run. | Vietnam veteran Frank Murphy is a police helicopter pilot chosen to test out an experimental military helicopter. When he discovers that corrupt government officials (including his former commanding officer from 'Nam) intend to use it to incite civil unrest, Murphy steals it and goes on the run. | ||
| − | ==Aérospatiale Gazelle== | + | == [[:Category:Aérospatiale SA 341 Gazelle|Aérospatiale Gazelle]] == |
The title aircraft is a heavily modified Aérospatiale Gazelle designed "The Special." | The title aircraft is a heavily modified Aérospatiale Gazelle designed "The Special." | ||
[[Image:bluethunder1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:bluethunder1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
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| − | ==Bell 206 JetRanger== | + | == [[:Category:Bell 206|Bell 206 JetRanger]] == |
Several are seen throughout the film. Most are police helicopters although Murphy and Lymangood fly a civilian one in one scene. | Several are seen throughout the film. Most are police helicopters although Murphy and Lymangood fly a civilian one in one scene. | ||
[[Image:bluethunder3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:bluethunder3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
[[Image:bluethunder4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:bluethunder4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
[[Image:bluethunder9.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:bluethunder9.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
| − | [[Image:bluethunder17.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | + | [[Image:bluethunder17.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Reg. N250CA, a Bell 206B.]] |
[[Image:bluethunder19.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:bluethunder19.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
| − | ==Bell | + | == [[:Category:Bell 204/205|Bell 204/205]] == |
Seen on the police station helipad. One is seen (interior only) in Murphy's traumatic flashbacks to Vietnam. | Seen on the police station helipad. One is seen (interior only) in Murphy's traumatic flashbacks to Vietnam. | ||
[[Image:bluethunder10.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:bluethunder10.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
| − | ==Eurocopter AS350 AStar== | + | == [[:Category:Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil/AStar|Eurocopter AS350 AStar]] == |
Seen used as a news helicopter. | Seen used as a news helicopter. | ||
[[Image:bluethunder16.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:bluethunder16.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
| − | == | + | == [[:Category:Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon|Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon]] == |
Two fighter jets are dispatched to shoot down Murphy after he steals Blue Thunder. Unlike the helicopters, they are models rather than full-size jets. | Two fighter jets are dispatched to shoot down Murphy after he steals Blue Thunder. Unlike the helicopters, they are models rather than full-size jets. | ||
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| − | == | + | == [[:Category:MD Helicopters MD 500|MD Helicopters MD 500 Defender]] == |
| − | Cochran comes after Murphy personally in | + | Cochran comes after Murphy personally in an apparent civillian helicopter equipped with machine guns. |
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{{footnote}} | {{footnote}} | ||
| + | == See also == | ||
| + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Thunder Blue Thunder at Wikipedia] | ||
| + | *[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085255/ Blue Thunder at IMDb] | ||
| + | *[http://www.imcdb.org/movie.php?id=85255 Blue Thunder at IMCDb] | ||
[[Category: Aérospatiale SA 341 Gazelle]] | [[Category: Aérospatiale SA 341 Gazelle]] | ||
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[[Category:Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil/AStar|Eurocopter AS350 B2 AStar]] | [[Category:Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil/AStar|Eurocopter AS350 B2 AStar]] | ||
[[Category:Hughes OH-6 Cayuse]] | [[Category:Hughes OH-6 Cayuse]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Bell | + | [[Category:Bell 204/205]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon]] |
| + | [[Category:MD Helicopters MD 500]] | ||
Revision as of 18:33, 3 January 2011
Movie (1983)
Starring:
Roy Scheider (Officer Frank Murphy)
Warren Oates (Capt. Jack Braddock)
Candy Clark (Kate)
Daniel Stern (Officer Richard Lymangood)
Paul Roebling (Icelan)
David Sheiner (Fletcher)
Joe Santos (Montoya)
Malcolm McDowell (Col. F.E. Cochran)
Vietnam veteran Frank Murphy is a police helicopter pilot chosen to test out an experimental military helicopter. When he discovers that corrupt government officials (including his former commanding officer from 'Nam) intend to use it to incite civil unrest, Murphy steals it and goes on the run.
Aérospatiale Gazelle
The title aircraft is a heavily modified Aérospatiale Gazelle designed "The Special."
Bell 206 JetRanger
Several are seen throughout the film. Most are police helicopters although Murphy and Lymangood fly a civilian one in one scene.
Bell 204/205
Seen on the police station helipad. One is seen (interior only) in Murphy's traumatic flashbacks to Vietnam.
Eurocopter AS350 AStar
Seen used as a news helicopter.
Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
Two fighter jets are dispatched to shoot down Murphy after he steals Blue Thunder. Unlike the helicopters, they are models rather than full-size jets.
MD Helicopters MD 500 Defender
Cochran comes after Murphy personally in an apparent civillian helicopter equipped with machine guns.
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