jayteeto - Quite right too - next thing you know "someone" will be trying to hijack this thread and go into sales mode for suitable 902 replacements !
So before he does - BE WARNED that you will hear "FACTS" quoted that, for example
the EC145 can carry up to 12 passengers for three hours.
( April edition of PAN ) - the EC145 being the chosen new aircraft for UK Met. Police,
While the Met. Police themselves agree that :
Just in case anyone is in any doubt, an EC145 fitted to the 'normal' UK police role equipment spec is NOT capable of carrying 12 pax for any length of time - never mind 3 hours
and in case there was any doubt at all the Eurocopter Web Site says:
Thanks to its spacious cabin and flat floor, the EC 145 can be configured for a multitude of missions such as passenger transport (up to 9 passengers) VIP transport, SAR and EMS missions, law enforcement service operations.
So even quoted facts from PAN aren't always what they seem , never mind the rumours !
