Originally Posted by
Evil Twin
I think it has its merits as a tool and here in Australia on EMS to locations without a strip it would be hard to beat. As an EMS pilot I'd love to see how it would go for remote work. That said, and not a criticism, most of the population is based around the coast and more often than not a helicopter can get the job done. Inland, a different story.
You may have a different view when you take into account the downwash levels of these things. Sure it will probably be less than a V22 but still high. GW versus Rotor Diameter.
Even a Bell 412 is not really suitable in Aus. Winching they bring down branches from trees that are an issue for whoever is on the winch cable for example.