Talk:Canadair CL-84

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[edit] Similar appearance?

{Bill, you can answer this when you're done with your rewrite.)

How is the CL-84 similar in apperance to the V-22? The XV-15 and V-22 are much closer in appearence. And while the XV-15 and CL-84 are closer to each other in size, they look nothing alike. This is like saying the Dash 8 and C-130 are similar in appearance! I understand the point of the paragraph, but the appearence part needs need to be changed. Their function is similar, yes, and that can be expanded upon. - BillCJ 18:08, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

The comment as you can see is not mine; check the following site: [1] where there are photographs of the two aircraft in flight. What you can see are general similarities in layout and design. Both designs feature a cargo-transport hold, are convertiplanes and use more-or-less conventional structures apart from the obvious differences in thrust systems. Although you are right to note that the earlier Bell Vertol XV-15 and CL-84 compare more favourably in size and dimensions, the fact that most people would identify with the Osprey design is why the comparison has some validity. Disregard the size differences and what you see are two designs with similar not identical features. The more utilitarian CL-84 profile is as much a product of an experimental design compared to that of a more refined and much more contemporary production aircraft which the V-22 Osprey represents. For a striking comparison, superimpose the two side profiles and you will see some commonalities. IMHO Bzuk 18:45 15 March 2007. (UTC).

Gotcha! No use arguing over minor points here. Oh, don't forgot to put on the 747 page that it resembles the C-102! ;) (Totaly in jest there!) - BillCJ 19:16, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Hi Bill- send me an email and I will send you back an image with an overhead of both CL-84 and V-22 designs as well as side profiles. You can see a number of similar design elements when the two designs are placed close together. Remember, all that is being stated is that there is a superficial similarity in the two designs; it's isn't as much a stretch to see common features including twin tails, similar bulbous noses, slim fuselages, cargo door as well as rotors. There is no connection between the designs but there is an obvious convergence in designs inherent in their convertiplane planforms inevitably being based on cargo transport requirements as well as VTOL characteristics. Bzuk 19:32 15 March 2007. (UTC).