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One minor problem. The Junglies are supposed to go to sea - not all the time and obviously not exclusively, but they must be able to do so for extended periods. Without folding heads that just isn't a practical proposition for the Wokka despite the sterling efforts put in by the Odiham lads (and the Air and AE departments of Ocean & Ark). Just ask them about the problems they have with blade sailing and relative wod.
Ditto Merlin 3 & 3A although with less of the blade-sail issues.
If we were to buy a Junglie Merlin, then the IT navy amphib version would probably be it, although at less payload than the 3/3A for obvious reasons. If we don't, then Mr Sikorsky has an option at the heavier end of the market, but that's a new fleet.
There is NO easy way forward for what was FASH before it became SABR and FRC. But a way forward has to be found - as you say patching up the SK4 is just storing up trouble for the future.
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