V22 Osprey discussion thread Mk II

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There is no evidence to suggest that these particular "rebels" around Bor have obtained the ZSU-23-4 anti-aircraft tank

No one said they had a ‘ZSU-23-4 anti-aircraft tank’...whatever that is. The ZSU-23 comes in many forms with the Self Propelled Anti Aircraft Weapon Shilka being just one of them. See attached picture below for example of the Toyota mounted ZSU-23 'tank'. But of course with your vast knowledge of all things military you already knew that.

The fact that the defenseless V-22s were able to abort the mission and flee to a recovery point some 500 miles distant is a laughably poor excuse or rationalization for the aircraft. "Well, yes...it did get shot up...and no, it wasn't able to accomplish its mission... But it was able to run away for 500 miles! So there is that advantage!"

Ok. So tell us what would a C-130 have done? A CH-53E?

If the military is just now announcing that they are considering other, forward-firing weapons for the Osprey, you can bet your bottom dollar that considerable testing has already gone on.

Care to offer any evidence? The fact of the matter it has not. But please enlighten us with your background in the military procurement and test and evaluation process.

We don't know with certainty what the "Eglin" aircraft were doing in their "gunnery" practice at 300 feet and 80 knots.

Yes we do. They were doing exactly what they said they were doing. If you have evidence to the contrary please present it.

The one thing we know for certain is that you have no idea what you’re talking about on this subject. Instead of being concerned about the V-22 proponents you should be more concerned that you let an inanimate object get under your skin so.