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Old 26th September 2003 | 03:18
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Spot 4
 
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"Puma is an old ;but reliable helicopters !"

Would be if the Turmo IIIc engine was never fitted and better wiper blades installed. Not the most secure of cabin door fitting either.

It does however need to be "flown" rather then "steered" as in some modern helis, & the Nr droop can be anticipated without mechanical or electrical anticipators.

The HC1 (RAF) is a version of the SA330J I believe, and most of those have crashed at some time or other. Always looks the part in the cruise with gear retracted, having a certain charisma all of its own. It has a very loyal following from its crews, being likened to a thoroughbread sports car, georgeous if a b1tch to fly.
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