The interesting fact here is actually that the 139 would have been fit for purpose had it been equipped as promised - it wasn't!
But between CHC, AW and the MCA (most definitely nothing at all to do with the MoD) it was delivered without the promised kit and then pressed into service hoping the upgrades wouldn't be too long.
I believe SARTU will get properly equipped 139s so it will be interesting to compare.
Lost - no matter which way you try and spin it, this c*ckup has nothing to do with the RAF or MoD - you need to look closer to home I think.
BTW your re-running of my past comments looks even more desperate this time round - you have even less to bring to the discussion than before.
If you don't like the way the MoD budget is spent the write to your MP instead of dripping here but since much of defence procurement keeps AW and BAE in business I don't suppose you will get much support.