hahahahahahaha - they reduced the room available in the cabin from what the Lynx had so the Army Wildcat's lift capability is minimal. I think you are lucky to get 5 troops in fighting order but it might even be less.
Oh and it has very limited endurance.
The Puma, in its new guise and when it is serviceable, is a far better support helicopter.
The AAC didn't want the Wildcat but if it goes, along with some AH, it doesn't leave a very big 'Corps'
that is funny - sounds like an inspired purchase! Agree with you that the future for Army aviation looks pretty bleak. But at least we'll have the carriers....