Dosed anyone know of any new rotorcraft which hasn't had some early teething problems?
Why does any operator buy into a new design? Generally, expected competitive or performance advantage.
In doing so, the operator usually receives certain benefits:
- Purchase discounts
- Extended warranties (including free site support)
- Direct input into product improvements and development
But also accepts certain realities:
- Finding all the early weak spots in the design
- Decreased dispatch rates
- Need for back-up capability
An educated gamble, at best.