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Old 7th Dec 2022, 16:31
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Originally Posted by NutLoose
A couple of questions come to mind, if you went to war again in, say as an example the Middle East.
How would you transport it, will it fit on a carriers lift and below decks? and bearing in mind the ability to fold the rotors and haul the likes of the Blackhawk into theater in a relatively short period of time if needed as C17 cargo.
How on earth would the Army move these half way across the world, will they fit in a roll on roll off?
I take it this was looked at, but just curious as it does seem to have disadvantages on transportation and time constraints over a conventional helicopter.

I have read they were looking at a modified version for naval use so it obviously has flaws as a carrier born asset.

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That is a damm good question but surely something that would have been considered throughout the process?
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