There's more than tacit support - EADS is an investor and a sub-contractor making the carbon composite main structure.
The Aviasport article also reports a greater useful load than the R22, externally accessed baggage compartment, and even a/c as an option. They also have a photo of the pilotless clone they're developing for Eurocopter.
Last edited by No Foehn; 25th May 2005 at 20:41.