Mountain Rescue Ireland want smaller helicopters for search and rescue missions

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Originally Posted by Davey Emcee

Ireland winging it when it comes to mountain rescue as helicopters 'not optimal' for search ops, rescue reps say (thesun.ie)

these aircraft are less-than-optimal for use as a mountain rescue platform in the tight confines of mountain valleys and summits with complex air- currents

You would think they are talking about the difference between a B747 and a C152, not a couple of metres (ok. 4.22m) between an S92 and AW139