This is bound to get some emotive responses (wouldn't expect it any other way
)...I see that a lot of EMS providers in the US use Squirrels and Jet Rangers for EMS. By comparison, most operators in Australia use twins such as the BK-117, A-109 or B-412.
It seems that the Squirrel and Jet Ranger are a little small for the job. How do you manage to fit a pilot, doctor, paramedic in the aircraft (oh, and lets not forget the patient). Obviously the smaller, single engine machines are somewhat weight limited. So, are they sufficient to the task? I ask because the trend here in Australia seems to be moving toward larger machines such as the AW-139 and EC-145.
I look forward to your responses gentlemen.
HP