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The engine pods are kind of interesting. They don't tilt with the rotors, and don't seem to have the IR signature reducers.

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count_to_10 wrote:

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=1112

The engine pods are kind of interesting. They don't tilt with the rotors, and don't seem to have the IR signature reducers.

To tilt the engines or not to tilt has always been a close decision. On the V-22 they tilt in order to reduce weight, but it was a close call in the design phase. Earlier in the evolution of what became the V-280, the engines did in fact tilt.

Why isn't the V-22 good enough for the Army?

PhillyGuy wrote:

Why isn't the V-22 good enough for the Army?

It's bigger than what they need for this role. Army was originally onboard for the program back in the day, but pulled out for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, USAF's objections to one of the main roles Army had planned for it. Further discussion would be more appropriate in other topic.

PhillyGuy wrote:

Why isn't the V-22 good enough for the Army?

Too big for utility, too small for heavy lift. Just right for the Marine Corps.

bjr1028 wrote:

PhillyGuy wrote:

Why isn't the V-22 good enough for the Army?

Too big for utility, too small for heavy lift. Just right for the Marine Corps.

Regarding heavy lift, interestingly the V-22 can lift a heavier payload than any helo in the West except the CH-47 and CH-53E. Of course, the Russian Mi-6, 10 and2 6 can lift more as well. It also holds the worlds speed record with an external load, demonstrating 10,000 lbs. at 220 knots.

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