Outbreak

Character mistake: Salt states that the range of their Hughes OH-6A helicopter is 400 miles. The actual range of this model is 267 miles. (Source: FAS.ORG).

wizard_of_gore

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Suggested correction: The FAS site lists 4 different ranges, but according to Boeing's own website, the range was 413 miles.

Bishop73

Suggested correction: The range of the OA-6 is 380 statute miles.

Factual error: The suits worn by dangerous disease researchers would definitely never tear if the hose was pulled.

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Question: I never understood how, like in this movie, after they leave the lab of infectious viruses, does being sprayed down with hot water prevent them from being infected once they take the suit off. Can someone explain that to me?

lartaker1975

Chosen answer: They would be sprayed with an antibacterial solution, and it is to prevent any contagion clinging to the outside of the suit from being transferred from one source to another while the protective gear is being handled.

raywest

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