Originally Posted by
Phoinix
lets go for the best in arrano power range,...
H160
1300hp/5670kg = 0,23
AW169 (before the announced power boost)
1180hp/4800kg = 0,25
after power boost 1324hp/4800 = 0,28
after expected mtom increase
1324hp/5000 = 0,26
Using the increased GW for H160 calcs makes it a 412 “killer” material.
If weight and power to weight ratio is the only parameter you take into account to determine a "412 killer" you are missing out on 40 years of technological and avionics advances.