Originally Posted by
juliet
Can someone clarify the need for two different types?
From what I can find online the US Army uses the 206....
Nope. They are transitioning to the EC145. Leonardo are currently blocking the procurement half way through but US Army now has no plans for single engine front line aircraft so "logically" have moved to again for basic training. Some bits of interest in here.
Comment that flying the EC145 is easier for new guys but the it might be exponentially more expensive in longer term.
Legacy trainers generating extra costs for helicopter pilot school