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2024-02-07 Science & Technology

CMV-22B Osprey "Not Operationally Suitable" According To Test Report

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Posted by Besoeker 2024-02-07 00:00|| || Front Page|| [34 views ] Top

#1 It is a clever idea. There are just some problems with making it work in a way that won't kill you.
tl;dr: It is a helicopter, but with more moving parts.

Posted by SteveS 2024-02-07 00:24|| 2024-02-07 00:24|| Front Page Top

#2 ...I'm wondering if they ever solved the issue of F-35 engines not fitting in the CMV.

Mike

Posted by MikeKozlowski 2024-02-07 06:37|| 2024-02-07 06:37|| Front Page Top

#3 Another Boeing foul-up.

Posted by Huputle Cherelet4131 2024-02-07 06:58|| 2024-02-07 06:58|| Front Page Top

#4 Has it ever been operationally suitable?

Posted by Chris 2024-02-07 08:22|| 2024-02-07 08:22|| Front Page Top

#5 It probably suited the bank accounts of everyone who lobbied for it or accepted a bribe quite well.

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-02-07 08:37|| 2024-02-07 08:37|| Front Page Top

#6 /\ Unless there was sex involved, that really is the only thing left Merc.

Posted by Besoeker 2024-02-07 08:46|| 2024-02-07 08:46|| Front Page Top

#7 "Boeing. We can make it work most of the time."

Posted by ed in texas 2024-02-07 09:09|| 2024-02-07 09:09|| Front Page Top

#8 Has it ever been operationally suitable?

Not for the long (20+ year) term. It was a developmental technology that hadn't worked out all the kinks yet. They have gotten a lot better with new designs based off lessons learned, but the Osprey is reaching the end of its lifespan.

Posted by DarthVader 2024-02-07 09:16|| 2024-02-07 09:16|| Front Page Top

#9 having two big rotating engines at the wing tip scares me.

Posted by irish rage boy 2024-02-07 09:25|| 2024-02-07 09:25|| Front Page Top

#10 Guess I never realized the cabin is not pressurized.

Posted by swksvolFF 2024-02-07 09:55|| 2024-02-07 09:55|| Front Page Top

#11 Alternatively, it has the advertised range, speed and capacity for OPTEMPO surgical strikes.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-02-07 11:14|| 2024-02-07 11:14|| Front Page Top

#12 so the answer is no darth

Posted by Chris 2024-02-07 12:45|| 2024-02-07 12:45|| Front Page Top

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