What do you think of the V-22 Osprey?

[SUBMAN1]

Originally Posted by sonar732

...I don't know the lift capabilities as compaired to the blackhawk...

V-22 total payload: 35,000 lbs. useful load (20K internal, 15K external)

Black Hawk total payload: 8,000 lbs. useful load

V-22 range: 505 nm normal, 2100 nm ferry
V-22 speed: 390 MPH airplane mode, 115 MPH helicopter mode
V-22 ceiling: 25,000 ft

Black Hawk range: 325 nm normal, 1185 nm ferry
Black Hawk speed: 165 MPH at alt, 185 sea level
Black Hawk ceiling: 19,000 ft

Does that sum it up?

-S

[Skybird]

If the thing works now, it is gonna be nobody's problem. If it comes out with still having reliability or maintenance issues, it will be everybody's problem, but nobody's responsibility. Personally, I'd prefer a Spinner every time

[Jimbuna]