MV-22 Ospreys deployed to Iraq!
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Re: MV-22 Ospreys deployed to Iraq!
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The osprey has now passed the 100k flight hour mark and racked up both the lowest cost per seat mile and the least mishaps for a marine rotorcraft.
The osprey has now passed the 100k flight hour mark and racked up both the lowest cost per seat mile and the least mishaps for a marine rotorcraft.
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Some reports say there were two ospreys deployed for the rescues.
Some reports say there were two ospreys deployed for the rescues.
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One of the nicest pics ive seen of the osprey so far,so here it is.
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word is israel has been approved for the sale of,and is looking into buying,some ospreys...Its in line to be their spec ops aircraft of choice.If they do buy,it'll also be interesting to see what changes they make to it.
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word is an osprey flew ladens dead body out to the USS Carl Vinson.They used an osprey due to its range, speed,and availability.
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The Marines need four Ospreys to move all the troops and their gear, as compared with 16 helos; that means a cost of $296 million for the V-22s as compared to $488 million for the helos; the Osprey crew costs are $5 million, compared to $21 million; the Osprey doesn’t need a forward refueling point or security, but the helos do, so the Marines factor a cost of $15 million; but the Ospreys’ operation and sustainment rate is “.23,” as compared to “.14.” Bottom line: According to Masiello’s chart, the Osprey costs $301.2 million, as compared to $524.1 million for the “utility helicopter.” The conclusion: “Utility helicopter alternative is 74 percent more costly than V-22.”
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Re: MV-22 Ospreys deployed to Iraq!
I be glad to see the 4 prop version. Though that may be 20 yrs from now.
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Word is another large purchase is in the works.The current contract is for circa 174.The new proposed contract is for circa 122 more.
The existing contract is currently under budget and ahead of time,with like 140+ in service.
The existing contract is currently under budget and ahead of time,with like 140+ in service.
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Israel is looking at buying them too if they can get them in their budget.
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Yup, i havent seen a number on the israeli proposal yet though,you ?
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Limited numbers is all I could find, so I guess enough to equip 1 or 2 squadrons
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/20 ... 2-buy.html
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Osprey is now being used by the various high ranking vips.Defense Secretary Panetta just used one for some of his 9/11 trips,and special VIP mod kits were apparently ordered in july to dress up and make them more comfortable for passengers.They might even end up on the presidents new fleet of transports planned for about 2017.
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Canada is "investigating" buying some osprey for its search and rescue program.One major block at the moment is they cant afford them.
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Word has leaked out that a new osprey is already in the works,with a very tentative service entry target of 2025.Talk is of a new rotor and "wing" design,and additional rotors, bringing a large increase in power.
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new contracts approved for ospreys.current number expected to enter service is now over 450.As well as new craft,upgrades have also been approved.
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