I spoke with some friends who are THE S58T people and they say that in many ways the Wessex is superior and more rugged than the 58T but because of that ruggedness weighs in at nearly 500kg heavier
Heli1 is correct , the manufacturer no longer supports the Wessex and in any 1st World country the use of ex-military helis in restricted commercial ops is becoming very difficult (even the DGAC (CAA) here in Indonesia said no)
I was approached by some African and Arab buyers but due to arms embargoes on some of those countries I couldnt do business with them (export of the helis and spares requires Dept of Trade / MoD approval)
For someone in the right regulatory environment or a well heeled enthusiast :-) this package is a bargain
Last edited by aseanaero; 20th Sep 2007 at 11:29.