[TexasRedeye]

I always wondered why it (COD) wasn’t replaced with the V-22 ages ago.

Tanknetter hit it with range/load capability. The Navy has always been reluctant to adopt the Osprey primarily due to the costs and "availability rate" of the V-22 anyway. Also, on-board maintenance presents a multitude of problems.

[Pentagon Leatherneck]

Redeye nails it. Cost is the driver here, not capability. Just like everywhere else in DoD. And yes, this is dynamic interface testing for the new USS BUSH. Thousands of MV/CV-22 ops have been operationally performed over the last decade or so on the amphibs. TC

[ALPAPilot]

Tanknetter hit it with range/load capability.

Do you know the range/load capability of the V-22? The C-2A could carry about 10,000 lbs. of cargo or 26 passengers for about 1000 miles doing about 280 Knots.

I thought the V-22 folded up pretty small, but I just don't know that much about it.

[Fractal Trader]

Another issue for the V-22 is the heat from the exhaust when the propellers are rotated upwards. Apparently, this has caused difficulties when landing or taking off, causing near melting conditions on the deck superstructure.

You don’t hear about this problem these days. Maybe they have found a way to deal with it.