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Old 14th Jul 2013, 14:45
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HeliComparator
 
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Comet

No, I don't think so. The Comet killed lots, the 225 none. The comet had a fundamental airframe design issue, the 225 has a potential issue with 1 component ( I say "potential" because it only is an issue when a number of factors come together). Both the 92 and 225 had or have issues which make the passengers nervous. Ultimately when the dust has settled, the oil companies will remember they like the better range-payload of the 225 and even the passengers will like the "never bumped" aspect of the 225. Of course, the passengers will never like either the 92 or the 225 because by are both inherently uncomfortable and frightening, and take them out for 2 weeks of purgatory!
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