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Posted: Jul 30 2013, 12:07 PM
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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet (A21) Group: Members Posts: 173 Member No.: 6,742 Joined: 30-July 12 |
Hi there,
I was just wondering if the if the RAN Fleet Air Arm or the RAAF has ever seriously thought about acquiring some Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey aircraft to operate off the new Canberra class LHDs. At the moment the V-22 out performs the CH-47D Chinooks in many ways. Such as range and ferry range , speed. maximum take off weight, higher service ceiling etc. What do you guys think, would it be a useful purchase for the ADF? Cheers. |
herkman |
Posted: Jul 30 2013, 02:19 PM
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Lockheed Hercules (A97) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 415 Member No.: 6 Joined: 2-June 05 |
What must be considered is the operating costs of both types with the V22 being far more expensive.
Regards COL |