Originally Posted by
Copter Appreciator00
WHAT IF, while in forward flight, one of the rotating mechanism for one of the two rotors systems was damaged by a bullet impact, and one of the rotating thing could not pivot - ??? If a helicopter gets hit, it can do auto rotate, or just lower its speed and land. But if the Valor gets hit in helicopter mode, it can land. I think the driveshaft is what tilts the rotor housing, but could the propellors be stuck in forward mode... is this a possible malfunction? What happens then, Valor can't land with the props forward..
No aircraft systems are ballistic proof, they are only ballistic tolerant. But based on published photos, the V-280 will incorporates a fully redundant pylon conversion actuator design, like the V-22. In the event of any single actuator part jamming, the aircraft can still covert to approximately 48 degrees (half normal full range). This angle is sufficient for a STOL landing without the blades contacting the ground.