Why not the Blackhawk?? Because it is an old unreliable piece of pooh. We'd be better off buying more UH-1's than getting Blackhawks!!
As for the ballsup with the Kaman in Aussie, well, you said it. In Aussie. In NZ, the Kaman has been flying now quite happily for 8 years. Kiwi SH-2G have been flying since they were delivered, unlike across the ditch. Don't confuse aircraft problems with stooopid people trying to integrate too many systems together in one machine. Knowing the RNZAF (or what is left of it), they will have gone over all available choices, including the Blackhawk, and will be going for the best value for money, because they know it will have to last at least 40 years, also helps that Aussie is getting them, so there will be future fleet commonality, to a point.
after all the Kiwi's are known as South Sea Island Poms!!
Now now, there is no need for name calling. Just because you lost the rugby.....again
