Sorry Chaps,
The BERP being no longer 'experimental', I thought the correct term for the Westlands blade was the Advanced Surface and Planform (ASP) blade, or am I mistaken?
Secondly, I believed increases in max speed in the order of 140kts for SK had been mentioned on these forums with the new blade. This would seem to be in conflict with a mere 10kt increases also mentioned by Steve. Without compomising opsec, is there an increase quantified as if the IRT is to be taken on by SK then speed of response may well be compromised by a somewhat slower cruise speed than the venerable Chinook?
Always willing to be educated,
HEDP