Chinooks, further upgrade for forward flight in gyroplane mode
I am not an engineer but may I discuss a question.
It is possible to configure the engines of Chinooks to provide forward thrust for forward flight, such that the rotors can be unloaded and even fly as gyroplane in forward flight.
Even if you may need to upsize the engine, would this be a easier (cheaper, safe in terms of less technological risks) way of getting more speed, rather than to having to put additional pusher propellers like in the case of X2?
Thank you.