Henry J Cobb wrote:
Vince wrote:
Also under consideration is a redesign of the V-22’s nose to accommodate
a chin gun, Birkholz said. “It’s all do-able,” he said. “It’s just
expensive.”
http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.o.../V-22_Aims.htm

it wasn't doable

you can hang it on the belly at the center of lift,
that is where they put the cargo hook
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/...ng_M777_lg.jpg


Delete the hook. Any mission that the V-22 can use the hook for the
H-53 series can do better.

For any mission that doesn't include a sling load the V-22 flies faster,
higher and further.

-HJC

no it doesn't

Carry 5 tons as far as you can and drop it off

Carry 10 tons as far as you can and drop it off

Carry the biggest payload you want 200 miles

Who wins?

Vince