As a pprune irregular and an RN Merlin operator (who hasn't got higher than "upstairs to Bedfordshire" since late March 04*) I must say that I've found the more recent comments on this the "Canadian Sea King Replacement Update" thread a tad anti Merlin
Why not call it the "I haven't flown it but would love to slag it off" thread
"maximum take-off 13,530 kg / 29,830 lb" - try adding another 1000kg
[email protected] - "However good it is in its primary RN role, despite not having a weapons system"
Do you mean to say that Stingray and DCs are not weapons? - I would love to hear from you as to what defines a weapons system.
*And yes I am really, really bored of staff work