Originally Posted by
etudiant
Yet it did not stay in the Army inventory and was not picked up elsewhere. Presumably it was too specialized or too costly to sustain. One wonders whether an updated version with modern engines, systems and rotor blades would be more compelling.
Etudiant
Have a look at Erickson and the SkyCrane they originally purchased from the US Gov't and now produce inhouse. It is a limited market but Erickson has made it work.