Originally Posted by
cyclic
... What is the HIFR capability of the 189 or will it not need to?
With an aircraft range of 600nm (AW) and a contracted minimum radius of action of 150nm, probably not.
Some have been casting doubt on the range/RoA of the SAR version but so far I haven't come across anything firm to suggest problems at the UK SAR Helicopter Service Lot 2 RoA of 170nm, so good to go for the Falklands 150nm.