Originally Posted by
Fareastdriver
They operated the S76 in the SAR role in Hong Kong years ago. They then moved on to the AS 332L which gave you a chance at +30C over the water.
I operated the S76+ there for a time and it was enough trouble hovering with both going let alone one.
I concur! It's the only twin engined helicopter I've flown where a running takeoff was sometimes needed for a SAR mission because we needed something near full fuel.