Getting the latest engine technology into the S76 is great, but, why not have the choice between Turbomeca and P&W. The S76 with Turbomeca is a mature and proven aircraft, and think of fleet operators, I think they will be pissed by getting a new type of engines. Have a choice I say, othervise the idea seems good.
Must say though, have a hard time se that little tiny PW210S with single compressor, single gasturbine and single freeturbine produce more power than the PT6. At what, 60 000 rpm and 1000 deg C?
MTBF?
CB