Two things strike me of those images posted by Chopper,
One it’s low and long which must put the tail awfully low in battlefield scenarios, especially from a pilots position.
Assuming you have a crewman to control the pongoes, having 4 doors must be a nightmare, especially as you are blocked from controlling the ingress and egress from the front compartment by seating. One assumes after dropping off the SLF means the crewman will have to egress it to secure the doors..