[Shermy]

“the first combat loss of a V-22 Osprey”

To understand this “combat” loss one need understand the mil expanded the idea of “combat zone” for operations for the Osprey that will guarantee it will never come anywhere near any actual combat. It is a boondoggle, but a boondoggle worth protecting, for some.

[Red6]

Do you have an argument if you were to remove the talk of “boondoggle?”

Take a look at how many helicopters have been brought down because they are slower and can’t overfly the manpads threat.

Consider what it means when you’re the initial landing party and turn around time for follow on chalks is a lot longer because platforms are slower and don’t have the turn around times.

Factor in the threat to the amphibious landing vessels that need positioned closer to shore and within threat range when you don’t have something like the V22.

[A.A. Cunningham]

To understand this “combat” loss one need understand the mil expanded the idea of “combat zone” for operations for the Osprey that will guarantee it will never come anywhere near any actual combat.

An assertion contradicted by the aircrews operating the aircraft in Iraq and Afghanistan.