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Forum: Rotorheads
8th Sep 2016, 07:26
Replies: 305
Views: 85,705
Posted By espresso drinker

Cyclone Helicopters to Reach Full Operating...

Cyclone Helicopters to Reach Full Operating Capability In 2025: DND (excerpt)...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2015, 06:17
Replies: 305
Views: 85,705
Posted By espresso drinker

It's all been deathly quiet on the Cyclone for 6...

It's all been deathly quiet on the Cyclone for 6 months in Rotorheads and nothing (that I've seen anyway) in the industry media either. Any news if and when you'll be getting these aircraft???
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jun 2014, 08:09
Replies: 305
Views: 85,705
Posted By espresso drinker

Okay, I'll kick it off again, as it's always my...

Okay, I'll kick it off again, as it's always my favorite subject. Surely the 'extremely remote' becomes less remote (i.e. more likely) when, if the aircraft ever sees active service in a war zone,...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2013, 09:06
Replies: 305
Views: 85,705
Posted By espresso drinker

Oh, and forgive me if I'm wrong the EH101 (now...

Oh, and forgive me if I'm wrong the EH101 (now AW101) was a result of a military requirement for an extended range helicopter to operate from the back of a ship and find Russian, sorry enemy, subs.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2013, 07:23
Replies: 305
Views: 85,705
Posted By espresso drinker

If we're talking cost comparisons between the two...

If we're talking cost comparisons between the two aircraft, please can someone tell what it costs the operator when they 'lose' 17 passengers?
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2013, 06:49
Replies: 305
Views: 85,705
Posted By espresso drinker

At least the AW101 has a true 30 minute run dry...

At least the AW101 has a true 30 minute run dry time!:E

All new models will have 'teething troubles', something to do with something known as the 'bath tub reliability curve'.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2013, 06:50
Replies: 305
Views: 85,705
Posted By espresso drinker

To answer some of the questions posed to me,...

To answer some of the questions posed to me, especially John's, I understand that the US (Navair) wanted so many changes to the initial specification of the US101 presidential aircraft that the cost...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2013, 15:44
Replies: 305
Views: 85,705
Posted By espresso drinker

Jack, thanks for posting the link by the way.

Jack, thanks for posting the link by the way.
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2013, 15:30
Replies: 305
Views: 85,705
Posted By espresso drinker

Some light bed time reading. Had a quick read and...

Some light bed time reading. Had a quick read and I'm glad that it covers some points close to my heart, no true 30 minute run dry time (despite misleading promotional material, manufacturer's...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2012, 07:13
Replies: 305
Views: 85,705
Posted By espresso drinker

"Half competent"....will be taken as a compliment...

"Half competent"....will be taken as a compliment :)

Latest from the Canadian press :( Canadian Government Requires Sikorsky To Pay $8 Million In Damages For Late Delivery of Cyclone Helicopters...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2012, 07:20
Replies: 305
Views: 85,705
Posted By espresso drinker

Rock and a hard place

I'm sure that all the Canadians want is a decent machine to replace their Sea Kings. :{

I guess that AW would be happy to sell you some 101's, but that would be losing face in the extreme and...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2012, 06:52
Replies: 305
Views: 85,705
Posted By espresso drinker

Torcher, SARBlad & Crab. I agree with all your...

Torcher, SARBlad & Crab. I agree with all your comments. Why is it noboby ever seems to learn the lessons of previous poor military procurement programmes?

Unfortunately for government military...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2012, 14:02
Replies: 305
Views: 85,705
Posted By espresso drinker

Torcher - For sure the the AW101...

Torcher - For sure the the AW101 (EH101/Merlin/Cormorant) has not been without it's problems, but at least it has 30 minute run dry time and not certified through some dodgy loop hole. :}

At the...
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