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Old 6th May 2016, 14:31
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Originally Posted by Ian Corrigible
Based on the mock-up displayed at AUSA, it appears to be a nice round set of numbers:
  • Length: 15.0 ft
  • Width: 8.0 ft
  • Height: 5.0 ft
  • Volume: 600 cu ft
Thank you

I always considered cabin height to be a major issue with the Blackhawk family. Of course it was due to C-130 transportability requirements but that always seemed to be rather irrelevant.
The V280 mockup appears a bit cramped in that regard, probably due to the wing immediately above the sliding doors. Would be a bad start since stuffing a FVL Medium into a Hercules probably won't be required anymore.

At least 5 ft will be an improvement.
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