HI:
As noted by the US Army, fewer platform types has its advantages
Or disadvantages as a trainer.
Clearly another example of the hypocrisy of the USG buying home grown US helicopters and not allowing foreign competitors any chance of winning.
Thinking of "The pot calling the kettle black,
VXX -Sole source ($5.8B)
CRH - Sole source ($9.8B)
Army Trainer - Sole source ($1.0B)
Oh wait the UK MoD just awarded a huge contract to Boeing for Chinooks so your sarcasm was completely wasted....