Compare the cruising speed and capacity of the two planes. Osprey wins on capacity, Greyhound wins on range (if you ignore aerial refueling) and they are pretty well matched on cruising speed. So at this point, I wonder what the writer’s agenda is.
The C2D is a simple fixed wing airplane. Far less to go wrong.
How many decades & crashes did it take to bring the V-22 into the inventory?
What’s the Class A/B/C/ accident rate of the V-22 compared to the tried & tested COD?
“Compare the cruising speed and capacity of the two planes. Osprey wins on capacity,”
Osprey 652 cubic feet. Greyhound 860 cubic feet. And greyhound flies over 500 miles further, faster, with the same load.
The fleet could use a few V22s, but it is no way a replacement for the Greyhound.
Yes, I don't know what the authors beefs are. The C-2 was a decent aircraft. (I did two tours flying the thing), but at least on Wikipedia information, the V-22 has many advantages. The Greyhound does have some better range, but the difference would likely only be a factor on shore to shore missions. Flights to and from the carriers were less than 500 miles - well within the published range of the V-22. The refueling capability of the V-22 could also be a plus. There is always a tanker overhead the carrier. (at least there used to be-I haven't been there in a while)
If I was a current C-2 guy I would be excited to do the transition.