The V-22s are rather big aircraft for this tanker role. Previous aircraft have been S-3s and KA-6s. And think of all the other body-body-refuelers, like Tornados, F-18s, or even Etendards.
I disagree.
The CV-22 would a near ideal fueling source for slow-moving, long-duration flights performed by ACC and AFSOC HH-60 and JSOC MH-60 and MH-47s. All of these a/c are capable of inflight refueling but are typically low priority for tanker time especially when down-range (unless involved with HVT's or high profile missions).
An additional refueling asset has been much needed for some time and I know for a fact that a pallet-based roll-on/roll-off tank (much like Benson tanks on our HH-130's) are being seriously considered in limited quantities.
[CameraDefinition.30]
Title = "Loadmaster seat"
Guid={eefda2fc-feff-4491-97ef-a50c6b400798}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = YES
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = YES
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.5
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz= -0.6, 0.2,-1.4
InitialPbh= 10.0, 0.0, 5.0
[CameraDefinition.31]
Title = "Passenger seat"
Guid={50e71730-e4c2-4178-86a1-9286cd969029}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = YES
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = YES
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.5
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz= 0.2,-0.2,-5.8
InitialPbh= 10.0, 0.0, 190.0
[CameraDefinition.32]
Title = "Ramp"
Guid={9677a397-32d0-4019-8b6f-339f8f53b512}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = YES
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = YES
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.4
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz= -1.0, -0.7,-8.0
InitialPbh= 10.0, 0.0, 180.0
If anyone is interested in additional views! These views are not fixed, so they can be moved in the viewing direction!
The positions are the Loadmaster seat, Passenger seat and Ramp (sitting)!
Looks much better IMO ...No prob Rob and again thanks for your work!
For others who have the same opinion, change in all 3 Cam sections for the default zoom:
InitialZoom = 0.6
And in the "Ramp" section take these values for the new default eyepoint position:
InitialXyz= -1.0, -0.7,-7.0
Thank you very much!Based on the Paintkit, I repaint this nice plane to a Canadien Rescue variant.
Hi Sniper,
I tried to download that cool paint from the link you put on Marady's v22 page. It is a z7 file? Tried to use a zip to open. It was always a partial file after opening. Am I doing something wrong? Can I please have another link?
Have you thought about doing a US Coast Guard repaint?
As already asked, did anyone do this USN paint yet ??This an excuse to give this a bump - pulled the Osprey out of its hanger after a while. It is just one of the most fun, rewarding and satisfying creations for flightsimming. Thanks again to Maryadi and Rob for their hard work on this.
Did anyone ever have a go at the fictional USN paint posted above?
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Request secondedAs already asked, did anyone do this USN paint yet ??