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Bell-Grumman V-21 'Hoverbird'

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Grumman's C-2 "Greyhound" has been so successful a design that it's still in operational service over 50 years after its launch.
I wondered what it would have been like for Grumman to associate with Bell during the late 1970s to create a tilt-rotor transport that might have been operational as early as the late 1980s or early 1990s.


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Hi! It's been awhile, and I've been way too busy with college, family, job search and what not. I really like this mix you did with the C-2 COD (Carrier Onboard Delivery) and the V-22. I think this is a great blend and idea! I wish the U.S. Navy would pursue it as the COD is getting to be a bit long in the tooth as it were age wise.  I have a special fondness for this as I've actually worked around and aboard many C-2s during my Navy time aboard the Carriers Nimitz and Reagan. I also have a great fondness for the V-22 as it is such an amazing and revolutionary an aircraft that I am so relieved it is finally getting it's due credit in actual service and production. I have followed the trials, tribulations, and history of this aircraft since it's beginnings. I also just saw my first actual V-22 in flight sighting here over my house yesterday. That plane is very fast, cool, and certainly has a very distinct sound to it. It was so cool to see! :D  Great work here as always, and I do hope this finds you doing very well where you are! :D