Originally Posted by
NutLoose
I still think new build Gazelle’s would be a good seller, small, light, uncomplicated and can fit four. Longevity is already proven, I wonder how many 135’s will last the course.
Gazelles are 'old' tech; they entered service with the AAC in '77/'78; the latest equivalent offering from Eurocopter/AB is the EC120 (H120?) although even this is no longer produced.
Also the Gazelles in AAC service had much more basic equipment compared to RAF/RN examples in order to be maintained in the field.