Grosso....
Really....
You never get something for nothing....
On the skids the B3 is the same as the B2.....but yet on the hook its worth a heap more, in fact around 550 kgs more.
Now put on your thinking cap and question what will happen when you put an extra 550 kgs on a system designed for 550 kgs less [2250 kgs MTOW]??
Of course, short turn gain but at a huge price....if you have yet to see the wear and cracks, then just wait.
The B407 is a nicer machine, but try and squeeze some big guys with a boot load of baggage...and it won't fit.
But the Bell service still trashes the Eurocopter arrogance.