Long time since, but it's an area with lots of contradictions and differentiations between 'operating' and training. Cable length ? 120' ?... 250' ? ...60' ? (Whirlwind). Motive power ? Electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic ? Control switch - type (fixed/remote/wander lead etc plus (for the training role ...dual ?) Deployment /recovery speed ? ...Stop reaction (Lucas pneumatic had approximately 18"" 'overrun' on the Gazelle !
... cable laying (Lebus drum ?)
Definitely a bit of string of variable length !! ...and quality
Takes me back to a 555 meeting at Wastelands ... 3 models to consider ... choice made ? ... of course ... the cheapest !
