I tend to agree about speed and ability, but...

...worry about the complexity for the maintainers. I know the V-22 tilt-rotor concept is complex, but it's proven technology. The V-22 requires a larger landing site, not to mention the Defiant X will most likely have superior high altitude hovering and external lift capabilities.

What would I rather see as the replacement for the H-60? My vote goes to the Defiant X. I'm also a huge fan of Sikorsky helicopters.

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Posted: 05/04/2021 at 10:20AM

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IMO, I believe the Sikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant X will win the Army's -- 91HokieBob 05/04/2021 09:36AM

I tend to agree about speed and ability, but... -- EDGEMAN 05/04/2021 10:20AM

One thing I really hope they do is lock the primary requirements... -- EDGEMAN 05/04/2021 10:55AM

Yes. And so does the "acquisition system" and Congress as well... ** -- ColoVT82 05/04/2021 12:52PM

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I tend to agree about speed and ability, but...

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