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I think you are missing the point the whole programme as it has been rumoured has finicial difficulties how can anybody afford the merlin as it nearly double the cost to buy and to operate than the S-92.
You are right about the 3 thing mentioned is it worth waisting taxpayers money when we can wait to see how good the S-92 really is.
AgustaWestland has not the best track record when coming to customer support and the next question what about reliabilty as it has been mentioned the Portugies, Canadians and danes have problems keeping the machines in the air due to lack of spare parts and the operating costs of the Merlin.
Is this the machine the Uk really want as a SAR platform wether it be civil or Military?
