Namaste VF,
There are helicopters and there are helicopters but your last series of pictures of the Jet Ranger really emphasis that this type is surely at the top of the list as far as successful designs are concerned. When one considers that it first entered service some sixty years ago and apart from the power plant upgrades the basic configuration is still there. It seems to work well in any role (although the original C18 powered machine had some limitations
).
I wonder if the new Bell SLS will do as well.
I really look forward to hearing that you are going to get a C20R, you above anyone should have one in the back if not for the extra performance then just to allow cooler running.
Here's to you VF , the best thread on PPRUNE!