Originally Posted by
Heathrow Harry
Moving large items such as jet engines and missiles would be easier with an Osprey.
Plus I don't think we're buying any extra Chinooks for carrier support so it would. mean a loss of cability elsewhere
Originally Posted by
Autorev
Yup, but invincible wasn’t operating a reverse supply chain that supports F-35s....
And lily padding a Chinook over 1000nm takes some doing (assuming you carry internal payload instead of Bob tanks).
Spare jet engines and missiles (in the unlikely event of the carrier running out) will probably be as close as the nearest RFA.
You both seem convinced that spending a fortune we don't have on V-22 Ospreys is a more sensible option than using Chinooks we already have.
Somehow, I don't think this discussion is worth continuing.
