Awesome? I think not. I flew the 214ST for 3 years and remember them as being an AFCS nightmare, anti-social from main rotor blade noise and terrible to control during approaches to turbulent decks. The level of turbulence that other aircraft flew through with no problems. That was due to the Bell teetering head which meant no bunting should you be feeling a bit playful! Power pack was good though...
If they had made a 414ST it might have been a contender!!