Maybe the X2 needs a runway when it is loaded up to 40 tons, like it says in the article. That would seem to be a pretty good tradeoff to me. I don't know where they would fit 40 tons though. Time to call in Dr. Who.
Aero-news had a little interpretation of the article too:
Sikorky's X2 Expected To Conduct Speed Trials In West Palm Beach
Funny how they call it a helicopter/airplane hybrid. Where are the wings?
-- IFMU