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Forum: Rotorheads

14th Apr 2023, 18:33

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

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Posted By SASless

Can the US Army afford it if no foreign military...

Can the US Army afford it if no foreign military sales are possible to help keep down the Unit Cost per Airframe?

Forum: Rotorheads

4th Feb 2023, 12:07

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,099

Posted By SASless

I am thinking more along the lines of how does...

I am thinking more along the lines of how does the Army plan to provide Attack Helicopter support at the destination unless the landing area is known to be uncontested due to the absence of defending...

Forum: Rotorheads

7th Jan 2023, 19:33

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,099

Posted By SASless

Lone, "Proceedings" this month has some...

Lone,

"Proceedings" this month has some interesting articles that relate to this recent discussion about "future use" and strategy.

Opening page dices "SPY-6" radar technology and mentions...

Forum: Rotorheads

7th Jan 2023, 15:52

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,099

Posted By SASless

Along with the technical issues, some serious...

Along with the technical issues, some serious thought should be given to the strategy that is behind the "Need" for this aircraft.

Yes...going far quickly then being able to. land much as a...

Forum: Rotorheads

6th Jan 2023, 18:58

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,099

Posted By SASless

Flug, What I am referring to by asking...

Flug,

What I am referring to by asking that question is the situation that exists in the V-22 design where a successful helicopter style authoritative landing is not assured due to several...

Forum: Rotorheads

6th Jan 2023, 14:21

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,099

Posted By SASless

Then there was this lovely Attack Helicopter that...

Then there was this lovely Attack Helicopter that was way ahead of its time.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne

One thing that stands out to me is the empty weight of the...

Forum: Rotorheads

5th Jan 2023, 22:16

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,099

Posted By SASless

What shall the protest be based upon? Has...

What shall the protest be based upon?

Has Sikorsky provided test results that fairly demonstrate an advantage over the Bell offering?

If so....what are they?

If the basic goal is to replace...

Forum: Rotorheads

18th Dec 2022, 14:47

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,099

Posted By SASless

Tall is not a trait typically useful in Scout or...

Tall is not a trait typically useful in Scout or Attack helicopters.

It also limits the kind of transport that can move it from one location to another without major efforts to reduce its "cube"...

Forum: Rotorheads

14th Dec 2022, 13:42

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,099

Posted By SASless

Welcome Back! Good to see you posting again.

Welcome Back!

Good to see you posting again.

Forum: Rotorheads

8th Dec 2022, 18:53

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,099

Posted By SASless

CTR, Wrong response.....if you are...

CTR,

Wrong response.....if you are going to "replace" the Blackhawk with a Tilt Rotor....it is absolutely relevant to ask what its "helicopter" performance actually is compared to the...

Forum: Rotorheads

8th Dec 2022, 00:24

Replies: 271

V-280 wins US ARMY FLRAA contract

Views: 54,099

Posted By SASless

What is its OGE Hover capacity at Max Gross...

What is its OGE Hover capacity at Max Gross Weight?

Same kind of drawback as the V-22 when it comes to hot and high helicopter style work?

Sling load capability....Armament?

Does it fully...

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