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I think this concept, the X^3, is a more near term concept than the X2. However, if all of the X2 technology works out, I think it is the better solution in the long term.The one major advantage I give the X2 tech, at least in terms of military applications, is troops can enter and exit side doors directly without having to worry about walking into propellers and, IIRC, the X2's tail propeller is disengaged when on the ground.Still, it is cool to see this flying. It would be interesting to see them apply it to something larger or see Boeing do it on a Chinook. In fact, isn't there a Chinook concept that was similar in design?
I think this concept, the X^3, is a more near term concept than the X2. However, if all of the X2 technology works out, I think it is the better solution in the long term.
The one major advantage I give the X2 tech, at least in terms of military applications, is troops can enter and exit side doors directly without having to worry about walking into propellers and, IIRC, the X2's tail propeller is disengaged when on the ground.
Still, it is cool to see this flying. It would be interesting to see them apply it to something larger or see Boeing do it on a Chinook. In fact, isn't there a Chinook concept that was similar in design?
