Originally Posted by Yeoman_dai
Cheaper alternative to the V22
Originally Posted by Aviation Week article
The X2 is scalable, with some studies showing that a heavylift version is possible that can carry up to 20 tons internally or 40 tons externally and still cruise at up to 250 kts. Sikorsky has also released illustrations of an armed attack version.
The timetable? “It will probably take ten to 12 years,” Estill said.
Ok, IF an order is made today, the optomistic
best-case scenario would be first delivery of developmental early-production versions in
2019-2012... and a REALISTIC scenario places it in
2024-2026.
Just what do you propose the USMC does for medium-lift until then?