QUOTE: Originally posted by RotorheadTX
A shame about the 210 indeed - but Bell still has the new scout programme, right?
Further still, picking up the EC-145 is another example of typical Pentagon stupidity; the A-109 Power is already in the inventory as the MH-68!! Duuuuh Rummy!
Of course the lib-dem in me laughs out loud at Bush's Pentagon having to eat **** and buy (primarily) French-built helicopters!!!!!
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Here we go with the political BS.
First the LUH hasn't been selected yet. Bell still could win the contract. I'm sure if the MH-68A/A-109 Power meets all the requirements, it will be selected. Just because it is already in the inventory, doen't mean it is the right aircraft for the job. The best helicopter to meet the needs will be chosen. No matter who makes/designed it, it will most likely be license-built by a US company anyways. I would love to see the Huey soldier on as well, but if something else can do the job better, and cheaper, then that is the helo to go with.
By the way, Rumsfeld has nothing to do with selecting the helo. The decision is made way below his level.
Why don't we keep misguided personal politics out of it and focus on the helos and models of them.
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