It should certainly put the BK’s, AS 350B2 & 3’s, 212 and 412 back in the stables regarding Australian Fire Support.
Could I have some of whatever you've had??!!
The AS350 B2/B3 burn between 180 to 200 liters of fuel an hour and only have a service/maintenance every 100hrs. They are also a few knots (+/- 12)quicker than a 205/210/UH-1H.
Now why would you put something back in the shed that has a better turn around time, burns less fuel, costs less to buy,NEWER technology and does'nt have to be looked at every 50hrs??
As for the BKs and 212s, I can not comment on them as I know minimal about them, but I am sure John Eacott can help you there.
