Yes, i agree it would be too tonught. I;m wondering if there are any mods out yet for the CJ3 that can improve things a little. I hear that the CJ3 is performing a fair bit better than book, but would like to got a little more.
According to the figures, with 2 up and full fuel, there is still 700 lbs to go before MTOW, if one could find a place for another 100 USG that would ease things considerably. Perhaps behind the Lav, or in the rear baggage compartment though rotor burst zone requirements may preclude this.
My contact wants to be able to do
Sydney(Oz), to
Pago Pago, 2375 nm - stretching it even with extra fuel but plenty of enroute stopping points if needed
HNL 2258 nm
Santa Monica. 2217 nm