TOTTIGOL I well appreciate your epiphany. I on the other hand I have done nothing wrong. I have only written from first hand knowledge of the helicopters that I know extremely well (EC225) and the EC175 which I know as well as one can flying it before it is in service.
One thing puzzles me though. I am not a test pilot but I do have a formal qualification in aeronautics. Whilst I accept that in terms of performance there may be slight advantages the one type has over another, all the manufacturers are well capable of exploiting engine and rotor designs to almost maximum effect.
It should be noted that the EC175, the AW139 and the AW189 do not sit in the same MTOM class. They occupy different places in the market especially in offshore where deck mass limits play a part.
Therefore it is not easy to compare like for like and I suspect this is a challenge for the operator as to which machine will meet his needs better.
For AIRBUS a huge amount of effort has gone into the integration of systems and the HMI to provide maximum safety for the crew and passengers.
However, I do not think we can underestimate the need for helicopters that at least pass a nod and a wink to the offshore passengers. It is easy to forget in the rarified atmosphere of Fuel SFCs and Cat A Charts that in fact the mission is to transport our fellow human beings, in comfort, as they simply go to their work. In this respect the EC175 is a massive step forward. While TOTTIGOL you may dismiss the "Airey Cabin" "Enormous Windows" and "Exceptionally smooth Ride" as trivia, to AIRBUS these are the things our customers asked for and on the recent demo tour it is clear from their comments that we have delivered. One very prominent Offshore Union Leader called it "The future of Offshore Transportation" the head of the HSSG said "It is clear Airbus have listened to the Industry"
TOTTIGOL - I have no interest in sparring with you I simply will not sit idle while you and your like spout uninformed rubbish about our helicopters. In so far as you being dragging into a slugging match, NO SIR, you have been caught out once and for all having finally had to admit that your only knowledge is that which you have taken, twisted and manipulated for reasons you still fail to explain, in a poor attempt to discredit the EC175. That is unprofessional, unfair and a terrible example to all who now understand how little you really know.
BRAVO 73 - I apologise but I do not have a clue how much an EC175 would cost as this is not my area of expertise. However, if you really want to know for a genuine reason I can put you in contact with the Sales team who can help. PM with your details and I will IMMEDIATLEY pass them on.