Is the (Agusta) Bell 212 the answer to Irish military helicopter needs for the moment?
Apparently these are available for about $1m on the international market, are in widespread use worldwide, plenty of upgrades available, have a useful capacity etc. They use the PT6 engine, which will also be used in the PC9s.
Would it be economically viable to purchase a decent number (10?) of these, upgrade/overhaul and put them in service?
The idea would not be to use them in a civilian SAR role, concentrating on military usage.
Downsides?
Apparently these are available for about $1m on the international market, are in widespread use worldwide, plenty of upgrades available, have a useful capacity etc. They use the PT6 engine, which will also be used in the PC9s.
Would it be economically viable to purchase a decent number (10?) of these, upgrade/overhaul and put them in service?
The idea would not be to use them in a civilian SAR role, concentrating on military usage.
Downsides?
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