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Mathematics appears simple at the basic level. Statistics are merely an interpretation of preferred facts.
The figures that are being published need to be put into context. How many soldiers can each platform carry? How much airframe corrosion maintenance is required when embarked? What is the corrosion penalty? What extra infrastructure is required for the new platform? What are the Maintenance Tooling costs? The list goes on! Let us stop the BS, please!
There are strategic requirements, which are valid. There are also cultural brand allegiance desires, which are not valid. Let us recognise the difference.
How very condescending of you. We are not alone in having issues with the MRH90 and/or Tiger platforms. Multiple countries are also planning early replacements or have already done so. If the 'Mike' does the job so be it. The MRH90 may carry a couple more troops and both the MRH90 and Tiger may be newer; however, rather pointless when they are not able to fly. As for 'cultural brand allegiances' what rubbish.