Fire Bombing Helicopter
Emergency Services0Instead of $96.5M on BOM.gov.au, you could buy 21 × Fire Bombing Helicopter
📋 Description
Medium firefighting helicopter with water bombing capability
💰 Cost Breakdown
- Unit Cost: $4,500,000 AUD
- BOM Website Cost: $96,500,000 AUD
- Quantity Available: 21 units
- Total Alternative Value: $94,500,000 AUD
🎯 Procurement Context
Could lease 21 firefighting helicopters for bushfire season
✅ Source Verification
- Primary Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/bushfire-inquiry
- Senate Reference: NSW Bushfire Inquiry 2020
- Calculation Notes: Bushfire inquiry 2020 medium helicopter lease and operating cost per season
- Last Verified: 15 October 2024