John, No you can have it for free [at the moment]...
Without heading to the office and getting the actual spec's......the B205"B" and the B212 with PT63B's are two examples of what I am referring to......dedicated and capable systems.
Chopperdr......
Please don't assume that we all believe that a AS350B3 can go head to head with a dedicated B205B, B212, B412 fire attack helicopter.....the AS350B3 simply can't do that......your insinuation is misleading, and can not be backed up by actual appraisals.
The Government Regulatory Authority [CAA] must have "approved" the tank installation as a "Hook" "Suspended Load"......which also means that there was some redesign and remanufacture of the airframe, to allow the increased Take Off weight of the "Hook" load to be carried by the hardpoints........I would be interested in this concept for other operations around the globe.
After the Xmas break, I will ascertain if the extra load capacity of the AS350B3 Internal v's External is due to Skid Limitation, Deck Limitation or CG limitation.......I thought in this case it was the strength of the Skids......hence I guess there would be a heavier set of skids with this tank fit?
As I am in touch with my colleagues in Australia.....can you advise me [Private Message please] as to which Auditor was involved with this project......I would be most interested in discussing these developments with him.