abingdonboy
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Than the Panther? Haha.With its range, folding rotor, dual engine and overall length, Ka-226 is stronger contender for NUH.
Have you read the RFI? The 226 has not demonstrated a single one of the capabilities the IN has asked for- no torpedo launch, no maritime radar, not even a FLIR or CMS to date! Panther is a mature fully developed maritime helicopter, no one- NO ONE- operates the KA226 in the maritime domain like the navy wants.
The best candidate remains the ALH but Panther is a close second. KA226 is a joke for this role. The only way it happens is if PMO intervenes and gifts deal to Russians (could happen- same happed with RSH) but KA226 will never win on technical merit.