Originally Posted by
Flounder
Helicopter companies can't invest all their resources into creating a de facto SAR helicopter. EC, AW & SIK all need to promote their model as the helicopter for all seasons, roles, environments etc. There will never be a perfect SAR helicopter as compromises to fulfil varied roles are part of the design process.
Well, Sikorsky did exactly that 60 years ago with the Sea King, didn't they? Best SAR Helicopter for decades.