Helidvr
The LT was a bit different to most twins for the reasons you mention, so that can't be used as the norm.
The Wessex V was also a bit unusual in that it is still probably the most powerful twin, in that 1 engine could almost deliver full twin engine power. The limiting factor was that the transmission couldn't take the twin engine power available; from distant memory it was 3200 lbs torque for 2, and 2900 lbs for 1. This meant that you had to be high or hot to have a problem on 1. Some pilots ferried on 1 for economy as the airspeed didn't decrease on 1 until it was pointed out the gearbox had a life of 25 hours on 1 engine. I had enough grunt to pick up 9 paras in Borneo on 1 engine when the other one wouldn't start and it was an emergency. Usually the ram effect after getting airborne would let you start the second engine but not on this occasion.
