Are they planning to replace C-2's one for one or are they planning to procure a few more CMV-22's to make up the difference in cargo capacity? Like having 3 V-22's for a VRC det instead of two C-2's?
I believe the program of record was 44. I should know exactly how many we are procuring, but sadly I do not. As for det size, analysis has been done for both 2 and 3 aircraft dets. This summer's fleet battle experiment will be of a 3-aircraft MV-22 det in lieu of C-2s for the logistics requirements. Current C-2 cargo loads consist of passengers, CASREP, and TP-1 cargo, so when comparing det size you have to consider if you want to move the same amount of stuff as now or just the priority stuff with the rest going by way of RAS.