Comparison - EC, Bell, Agusta
I am currently advising a company that intend buying a new chopper - they want range, speed and comfort mainly, and still have to decide whether to go for a single or twin. Operating conditions will be 5 000 feet and hot, seating up to 6 ( with reasonable baggage space ).
I was wondering if I could pick the brains out there and hopefully get some pertinent comments - to help us make the final decision - on the following types in their classes :
Singles - Bell 407 vs A 119 Kaola vs EC 130
Twins - EC 135 vs A 109. The new Bell 429 is just too new to get a feel for.
Much obliged, over and out to the experts.