Posted on Jun 23, 2017
More Countries May Buy V-22 Osprey as Japan, US Navy Get Aircraft
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I'm a bit surprised at this late 80s designed airframe being in demand. Here is a cheaper updated unit.
https://www.wired.com/2016/07/bell-v280-valor-v22-osprey-replacement/
https://www.wired.com/2016/07/bell-v280-valor-v22-osprey-replacement/
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It took quite a few years to get the bugs worked out, but it is doing yeoman's work now
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SSG Warren Swan
Let someone else make the heavy mistakes and you come in and mop up with refined knowledge. Looks like a great business move to me. Wish there was video of it flying.
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SSG Warren Swan
BELL V-280 VALOR: Overview and Capabilities Presentation.
Bell is making Vertical lift happen. Chris Gehler of Bell Helicopter takes us on a tour of the Bell V-280 Valor.
Nothing of it actually flying, but when I see the Chiefs giving it the Warrant approval....I'll be happy. Looks like a blackhawk and osprey combined
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MGf1027pBM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MGf1027pBM
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Make no mistake about it, Japan is making this buy with an eye on China trying to muscle into all those islands in the East China Sea. V-22s represent quite a range and speed upgrade from the helicopters they had been using
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