gwk Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/bell-helicopter-awarded-156m-coast-guard-chopper-contract-1.3028429 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinstar_ca Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 As long as the crews are happy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0T0R Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I know a few of them wanted the EC145. The 412 is an excellent aircraft though. It's also more cost effective from what I've been told. (Second hand info) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__________ Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 For the price of a new 412epi you think they would go for an Aw139. Better power margin and payload. With basic offshore configuration and 2 pilots your looking at around 3100lbs payload. So I assume coast guard machines will be heavier and will have hoist plus some other extras then put 2 crew in the back and with full fuel you be lifting at probably close to gross weight. It's a decent machine but old technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcobra Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Hey __________________, MT out some of your messages so I can PM you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superwrench Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 I think the 412 is a great aircraft for what the coast guard needs. I would think the 412 is better suited then the 139 for the coast guard, because they do land in unprepared sites, and I would think skids are better for that. I am pretty sure the Canadian coast guard does not winch people so I am not sure they will even have a hoist on the aircraft. From a tax payer stand point it is Canadian made and supported, plus they should have most of the required tooling, ground handling support, and some spares from the 212. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
412driver Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Awesome! But I am biased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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