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Subject: RE: A Response To NASA Backs V-22.
[email protected]/rfk    12/3/2001 1:38:06 AM
I believe from my own atudies of the V-22 that it has three main problems - First, it is both UNDERSTRENGTH and UNDERPOWERED for the SHEAR and other inertial/torqial forces it encounters converting from normal horizontal wing to true VTOL mode, or vice versa; second, a principal key to the so-called "vortex ring state" which has wrought havoc to the project relates back to the old "centrifugal vs. centripetal" force controversy from physics and mechanics; and third, natural scientists, engineers, and project designers have long ignored the value/utility of the tail in stabilizing or enhancing the VTOL-like capabilities of insects and birds specia. As currently configured the designers must either employ stronger materials that can resist the natural and artificial forces inherent to VTOL conversion, or increase the mass, horsepower, and flyweight of the current airframe to tolerate intensified known stresses, or do what has been occurring which is to downgrade capabilities and flight- , and safety-standards to accomodate or "appease" POLITICIZED financial backers and POLITICIANS. What the project really needs is to return to BASICS of flight and science, and REEVALUATE ITS MISSION. The USDOD has to realize it is more cost-effective to have the right people doing a job than to seek subjective balance between all competing interests. I suspect there are many in the MIC and Washington who fear the evolution to VTOL. The Marines, SPECWAR, USRDF, and the 18th ABN CORPS NEED VTOL, SO DOES OUR NEW CONCEPT OF AEROSPACE DOMINANCE AND "SKY SOLDIERS", SO LETS DO IT RIGHT!
 
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Cringe    RE: A Response To NASA Backs V-22.   12/3/2001 1:47:17 AM
What exactly is the payload of the V-22? From what I've heard it can't carry any serious vehciles, only some sad-case dune buggies.
 
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