As per the earlier specification, this new helicopter was to excel at ASW; in particular, it would combine the roles of hunter and killer, as these duties had previously been carried out by two separate helicopters.
Segundo as especificacións anteriores este novo helicóptero debería sobresaír na loita antisubmarina; en particular, combinaría os roles de cazador e asasino, xa que esas tarefas foran anteriormente realizadas por dous helicópteros distintos.