They became cheap when people realized what the maintenance costs were/are and realized also they are complex, most mechanics will not work on them.

Well, its hard to tell whether this is a "quick stop" or an autorotation (I think prolly an autorotation). I flew these things for the World Famous Black Stallions of HC-4 stationed in Sigonella, Sicily. They were great flying machines, but a maintenance nightmare. We did however at one time have all six assigned…