Comments by "verdebusterAP" (@verdebusterAP) on "Bell's Big Tiltrotor Win May Be a Turning Point in Aviation" video.

  1. Short answer is no Traditional helicopters will be still be around for long time jet engines replaced propellers but props are still very much in use because they still have advantages over jet engines Traditional helicopters still have a number of advantages over tilt rotors hence why they are not going anywhere
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  2. The decision factor was the MV-22 In 15 years, the USAF and USMC have demonstrated the invaluable nature of tilt rotors The MV-22 can does not have to rely solely on KC/MC-130 for aerial refueling , it can be refueled by KC 10/46/135 The V-280 flies faster than the MV-22 which means it can also do the same UH-60 requires complex C-5 breakdowns to travel long distance a V-280 would only need a tanker In theory, a KC-46 could carry maintenance and parts while acting as a tanker for the V-280 All maintenance would have to do is do a quick turn, refuel while crew swaps crew and in a little as 1-2 hours ready to work vs unloading , reassembling and testing
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