Comments on: On Its Way

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By: Brett Blatchley

Brett Blatchley — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 03:02:50 +0000

Re: Defensive weapons. The currently produced Block-A MV22 have no defensive capability (other than countermeasures), and are designated for training only. The Block-B units are supposed to have defensive armament.

By: Radical Rick

Radical Rick — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 02:19:18 +0000

The V-22 is what they like to call transformational these days. It takes the whole concept of operational maneuver to another level. Certainly there have been tradeoffs (like the size, as it had to fit into the same space as a CH-53). Also, it really should have a nose turret gun and window and/or ramp guns.
What is really needed is an attack version of the V-22. Bell/Boeing should do what Bell did when they stripped down and buffed up the UH-1 to make the AH-1. It would make a very powerful attack craft, on par with the A-10 (though somewhat slower), and would be the perfect escort for waves of Marines going over the horizon in V-22s.

By: S. Cook

S. Cook — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 15:03:58 +0000

First off, (Mr. Skinner) the amphibious capabilities of the Marines are not limited to landings. The doctrine has changed with the times. You should do some research on Operational Maneuver From The Sea and Seabasing. Bottom line we can still get places faster than the Army.
The Osprey is too delicate for use in combat. There is a narrow window in which it can transition safely from prop to rotor flight. There are no defensive weapons, in fact no windows at all to even put them in. This is also bad for embarked troops who can gain useful reconaissance from their flight over an area, and ensure they are at the right LZ before exiting. Someone said speed is a great advantage. Unfortunately, it is too fast to be escorted by Cobras, and too slow to be escorted by Hornets or Harriers. This is a huge downfall. This thing will be pushed into service because the Corps has put all its eggs into the Osprey basket. I think the aircraft would be a great deal more useful to the civilian sector, where it won’t have to perform to combat standards.

By: Chuck Phillips

Chuck Phillips — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 15:55:10 +0000

As a former CH-46 pilot, I have to say that the Osprey is long overdue. Even with the over-hyped problems, I’d take it any day. To say that the CH-46 needs replacing is an understatement of the highest degree. Virtually the entire fleet is flying beyond its design life of 10,000 hours, so every flight is a crapshoot, waiting for something to fail.

By: THOMAS WATTS

THOMAS WATTS — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 17:26:35 +0000

THE IDEA OF A HELICOPTER/PLANE HYBRID INTRIGUES ME. IT IS JUST A CRYING SHAME THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY BUGS FOR SO MANY YEARS. I SEE THE CRAFT PUT TO GOOD USE IN CIVILIAN LIFE AS AN AIR AMBULANCE AND IN FIRE FIGHTING AGAINST FOREST FIRES. HAVE A GOOD DAY.

By: Paul Cartter

Paul Cartter — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 04:36:18 +0000

I believe the V-22 is a waste and a deathtrap. I may be a retired door gunner, but even I wonder where is the defensive weapons? When it comes in VTOL, it is vunerable and all personel on board are a target. Is someone making money at the cost of GI’s lives? The money can be used better on existing rotary aircraft and give our guys and gals a chance to live getting into and out of a hot LZ.

By: Troop Safety

Troop Safety — Thu, 21 Jul 2005 20:20:04 +0000

Anyone who thinks that the CH-53 is has even close to the same qualities is wrong. The V-22 is faster, has better range, and has one of the best qualities of all… speed. Speed is the difference between life and death. The V-22 will be able to get our troops to the hot spots faster and with less exposure than any other platform out there. It will also allow us to get wounded troops much faster to the the medical aid they need as well as provide a more stable environment for interim care. Overall is a step forward. Why keep working with technology that is now becoming dated… the V-22 is the future, here now.

By: Doug Allen

Doug Allen — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 14:41:59 +0000

I think as a platform it has great potential in Search and Rescue, Drug interdiction and Border Patrol, outside of direct military application.

By: Robert Miller

Robert Miller — Sun, 17 Jul 2005 14:38:52 +0000

We lost plenty of Harriers in the late 70’s and early 80’s, while the bugs were worked out of the aircraft. I believe the Osprey program will follow a similiar road. The capabilities of the Osprey are well beyond what we now have in the Chinook and Sea knight. The aircraft will eventually save many lives.