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Posted: Jul 30 2013, 12:07 PM
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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?

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herkman
Posted: Jul 30 2013, 02:19 PM
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What must be considered is the operating costs of both types with the V22 being far more expensive.

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