Interesting machine, but I can assure that politics was a significant factor considered by the Pentagon.
It’s fast and more redundant than a true rotary bird. Can fly with one engine driving both shafts. Better range.
It can also be armored up and armed akin to an A-10.
“Interesting machine, but I can assure that politics was a significant factor considered by the Pentagon.”
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
“10% for the Big Guy!”
Actually a bit difficult to understand this one, absent significant political intervention.
Tilt Rotor? Sounds great for tactical deployment. But, globally, what has been the survivability of other tilt rotor aircraft in close air support?
Hope it all works out, but...
Radar profile like a flying amuzement park ride.