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Do AW101 and NH90 have ASW versions if they do then Seaking is probably inferior.How does Sea King weigh against AW101 or the NH90. Anybody?
How does Sea King weigh against AW101 or the NH90. Anybody?
This is an old picture, when they were being delivered to the PN.
1. SH-60
2. AW101 or EH101
3. NH 90
SH60
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AW101
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NH90
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Do AW101 and NH90 have ASW versions if they do then Seaking is probably inferior.
1. SH-60
2. AW101 or EH101
3. NH 90
How does Sea King weigh against AW101 or the NH90. Anybody?
Mmm, maybe for US models. But export models of the S-70B are downgraded. We trialed the SH-60 (not the export model, but the one the USN uses) but favored the NH90 and AW101 instead.
Since there are a small number of Sea Kings needing replacement, the PN could look at Western platforms such as the AW101. Yes, each AW101 is expensive, but for 4-6 helicopters, the total cost would be a manageable $300-400 million for the aircraft and a standard maintenance, logistics and training package. Split the payment across 7-10 years, it can be done.Which helicopter could replace aging sea king helicopter? Any Chinese options or western option like AW101 NH-90 ?
Leonardo is in the middle of developing it's AW139 maritime / ASW helicopter. by the time PN is ready to replace it's SeaKings, this platform would be ready and the best bet for a western platform for the PNSince there are a small number of Sea Kings needing replacement, the PN could look at Western platforms such as the AW101. Yes, each AW101 is expensive, but for 4-6 helicopters, the total cost would be a manageable $300-400 million for the aircraft and a standard maintenance, logistics and training package. Split the payment across 7-10 years, it can be done.
The AW101 would be a good option considering the decent ties with Italy and the fact that the AW101 is large enough to serve as a troop transport too (for Marines and SSGN).