Good point SaSless,
But how much forward speed does the V-22 need for it's wings to create the lift needed to stay in the air ?? 70-80knots maybe??
and that speed is over Vne of most external loads.
Is it only able to sling in "hover mode" then??
I think the number would affected then, increasing the helicopters advantage even more. just a thought
Can't help it but sometimes this whole tiltrotor thing reminds me of the movie "Pentagon Wars"
does anyone else remember that one ???