What engines does the S 92 have? Are they a new type, or existing?
I think that was part of the EH 101 problem was the
New Engine + New Airframe = Long development
I think the workshare and different company operating methods/attitudes between the two companies didn't really help. Sikorsky is probably luckier in that respect as it is one (albeit pretty big) company.
I am keeping an eye the S 92 with interest as its going to be a major player in that market sector, and I still have a lot of mates who work at Westlands (sorry, Agusta-Westland).
For info the website linked to above (
http://www.vectorsite.net/aveh101.html) states that EH101 PP7 was 'written off'. Not true, it suffrered serious damage after rolling on its side during a landing at Malpensa Airport, but was repaired. I was at Cascina Costa (Civil 101 work) when it first flew after the rebuild. PP3 has also been retired, and donated to a museum (minus anything useful). Not bad, I've only got 5.5 years experience, and already I've flown in a museum exhibit!
