When I first got an ATPL(H) on the old UK national system, all I had to do was have 1200 hours total, 20 hours night plus there was a cross country requirement. You could do that all that in an R22, easier than driving a tram
You didn't even need ATPL(H) exams cos there weren't any, CPL(H) exams were fine
Meaningless of course but there you go