Posted on Mar 28, 2023
Military Quietly Stops Buying Ospreys as Aircraft Faces an Uncertain Future
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New budget documents for the three military branches that fly the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft show that none has plans to buy any additional airframes, a sign that the Pentagon isn't prioritizing growing the fleet.
Military Quietly Stops Buying Ospreys as Aircraft Faces an Uncertain Future
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They have always had issues with them so it really doesn’t surprise me. And I would be hesitant myself flying in one.
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Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth
Not me...I was on the original development/procurement team that was considering buying these. I would go up tomorrow. But I sure as heck would not fast rope out of one...downwash would take you out. Well, maybe I would.
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Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth
MSgt (Join to see) - Used to be a thrill seeker...now I am risk adverse. Things don't heal like they used to and my pain tolerance is no where around what it used to be. Just got to pick and choose my thrills now!
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MSgt (Join to see) The military deserves to have aircrafts that are reliable and safe no matter the cost. Thanks for the share.
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Yes they do! The Air Force Special Ops community has been complaining about then for quite awhile. And I know the Corps has complained as well.
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Interesting article. Very safe airplane. I have a friend that flys them and loves every minute of it. It is a shame to see military budgets being reduced (to fund other political agendas) and not growing fleets. One day I am afraid we will be screaming for more airplanes and won't have them and will be going to the boneyard and bringing those fighters and helos out just to get by...and that is dangerous .
Thanks for the share.
Thanks for the share.
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MSgt (Join to see)
Interesting, I knew someone myself who has flown the Osprey and not cared for it. I agree we are walking a slippery slope selling the farm.
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I have been in a few planes and helicopters but I personally don’t have experience with the V-22.
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