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Old 29th May 2008, 22:31
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The SW-4 might get lost in a conflict between it and the Schweizer 434, whenever that comes out, but for my $0.02,

It appears to be the only option in the wind for a "utility" 5 seater from 2010. The R66 will be a flashy, lightweight disposable helicopter, like a Kia, the EC120 is a flashy heavyweight, like a BMW 1 series and the Enstrom a bit more rough, robust and payload limited like a Jeep Wrangler.

The SW-4 appears to be more the Hilux, but looks have been deceiving in the past.... Uses a C-20R though, 110 odd litres an hour and 20% more expensive to overhaul than a C20B/J, so I believe.


Personally I quite like it, and whilst I'm fully aware PZL are busy building 200 or so for the Polish military/police, I'd be happier if there were civvy ones appearing.........
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