there are several others out there that are at least as capable as the Merlin in every respect, that cost less than a quarter of this?
TC, I'm interested to know which SAR (or maritime) rotary platforms match the AW101's unrefuelled radius of action - one of the key capabilities which I'm sure led to its selection by Canada and other nations (eg Portugal).
I understand that UK-based S92s need internal cabin-mounted tanks to exceed the Sea King's notional 240nm ROA (can any S92 operators out there confirm this?).