Originally Posted by
KenV
Indeed. However, the original Bronco had the same advantages. The only downside I see is that this rear-engine configuration means the old Bronco's rear cargo hold, which could hold troops, would go away. Don't know how much utility that rear cargo hold would provide in today's combat environment.
Didn’t the recent combat experiment with the OV-10G+ in Iraq confirm the ongoing utility of the cargo bay? Self re-arming at a ARP, IIRC.