Hi all,
gentlemen, I am asking you to help me to analyze the best machine for a serious SAR-outfit.
a) Looking for realworld experience (I have non to speak of...)
b) Considering airframe size S-76, Bell 212/412, SA-365
c) Considering airframe size BK117/EC145, Bell 230/430, Agusta
d) Considering airframe size AS-350/355, Bell 407/417, Agusta A119
I really appreciate your take on this!
My partner in this is a die-hard 412 man, although from a crewchief point of view. I would really like to convince him to at least look at alternatives, especially from the drivers point of view. He doesn't seem to have any experience with the 76 or 365 ( neither do I, but I am very open to suggestions, he is rather not
)
c)+d) are only options for a SAR "light"-approach and for a rather Air-Ambulance service with an occasional SAR flight. I understand that with d) SAR is rather limited for range and weight, though the A119 seems to be a fast and powerful rig.
Also operational differences are welcome, ops cost, weight/fuel/distance considerations.
I can find most of the data from publications, but we all know that in the real world machines are heavier, less powerful, and no (factory
) test pilots at the controls!
Nothing means more than REAL experience!
Thanks in advance for your time and effort with this!!
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