Corporate Helicopter
 

I am investigating the merits and otherwise of the following types: Bell 430, S-76 C+ and EC 155 with a view to potential corporate purchase. The S-76 C+ comes with great plaudits but costs an arm and a leg...Am I correct in saying that the Bell 430 has certified night Cat A performance in the U.S but not in Europe?...
Pound for pound which one performs the best vis a vis speed, endurance, payload, SPIFR and cost?
Thanking you in advance for any assistance and information....

Have you looked at the MD 902 Explorer? I think it would stack up pretty well against the types you mentioned. I briefly (2 hours) flew an 8 seat corporate aircraft and was very impressed.

Could you let me know where you intend to operate your helicopter? Feel free to email me if you prefer.

Might be worth waiting for the AB139 to hit the streets. Have a feeling this aircraft may set the benchmark in helicopter performance and safety particularly if it lives upto the payload/Cat A capability claimed by the manufacturer.

200psi
I think a lot of people would agree with you there.

Goldenhawk, e-mail if you like I may be able to expand on one type you mention.

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