Hi TBM-L. The references in post # 292 were only provided to show that the MRH90 is generally categorised worldwide as a medium lift helicopter, despite what may be otherwise implied in the ADF Helicopter Strategic Master Plan.
MRH90 seems potentially a disastrous project akin to the JSF and some hard decisions need to be taken to assure retention of vital utility helo capability intended to be forfeited, which the MRH90 will not provide. Not just an Army Aviation consideration but also Navy. The MH-60R will be so stuffed full of gear it will not have adequate versatility for boarding party operations; so if the MRH90 project falls over, the Navy will be in even more bother.
It seems there has been some soul-searching going on within DoD for a while regarding organisation of the ADF helo fleet, whatever that means!
Last edited by Bushranger 71; 8th Aug 2012 at 00:38.