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To: DemforBush

3 auxiliary fuel tanks?

Fuel is payload!

What else can it carry when these 3 tanks are full?

Can the 2 Marines bring full backpacks or does that require a 2nd V22?


21 posted on 06/17/2006 7:21:50 AM PDT by G Larry (Only strict constructionists on the Supreme Court!)
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To: G Larry

Isn't it pretty apparent that they are demonstrating a long-range ferry capability? Let's say you need to bring in a flight of MV-22's to meet an amphibious ready group. Pick up a Marine Recon element (already embarked on an LHD), and fly off the LHD to an inland target too far for the Sea Stallions. All you'd have to do is dump the ferry tanks.


25 posted on 06/17/2006 8:23:01 AM PDT by Tallguy (When it's a bet between reality and delusion, bet on reality -- Mark Steyn)
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To: G Larry
What else can it carry when these 3 tanks are full?

What else does a KC-130R carry when it's auxiliary tanks are full?

59 posted on 06/18/2006 1:25:38 PM PDT by A.A. Cunningham
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