Re: [GZG] [OFFICIAL] Question: troop-carrying VTOLs....?

>I think this comes down to how modular is accomplished. There is no
reason
>that the module couldn't dock up with the cockpit once engaged. A
pressure
>door could seal the two compartments away from one another, but still
allow
>access in case of emergency or for the crew chief to check things on
>missions.
>
>-Eli

The point is more about the design of the Mantis gunship cockpit; 
it's a narrow tandem seat module accessed via an opening canopy, not 
a "flight deck" like a Huey or Blackhawk with two side-by-side seats 
and room for someone to squeeze between them from the rear 
compartment.....

I think that for this particular design, I'm going to stick with the 
current cockpit and a small separate troop pod (for around 8 grunts) 
behind it; I may at some point also do a slightly larger VTOL with a 
more conventional layout.

Jon (GZG)

>
>
>"In my experience (limited) pilots are "Bus Drivers", we only see them
>during
>the lift, if then.  I would expect some mobility for the crew chief to
move
>about the cabin in order to check/adjust things.  Modular sounds good
in
>concept, but I think fails in execution."
>
>
>
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