[okie01]

I don't believe the Osprey's have anywhere near that kind of toughness. The A-10's job is to get up-close-and-personal with the enemy at ground level. Consequently, it's highly offensive...and built tough.

The Osprey's job is to deliver troops and supplies to forward areas -- which the A-10 can't do. It would be a good thing if the Osprey could defend itself -- and pass out a little punishment -- while it's performing this role.

[Gunner TLW]

It would be a better thing if they could just do the job as they advertised; Lift 24 Combat loaded Marines!

They absolutely can not! You are lucky to get a Combat Loaded Rifle Squad to lift!

The Osprey has proven to be highly effective for VP transport and Mail delivery in a combat zone. Any real troop lift is left to the CH53!

Terry L Walker
CWO5
Marine Gunner
USMC Retired