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Chevron,
The CV-22B has been the USAF Special Operation Forces primary vertical lift asset since achieving IOC in 2009 - hence the retirement of the MH-53J/M PAVE LOW III fleet. 51 x CV-22B are due to be delivered by end-2019. CV-22 Osprey > U.S. Air Force > Fact Sheet Display |
I was fortunate enough to be invited in June 2013 literally after Le Bourget - (the event was supposedly on the week when Le Bourget was happening but due to delays -as in the a/c were still in CYYT it did not happen)
So here are my photos of that day, cheers http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...psbpgbo8j0.jpg http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...psthzm3g1p.jpg http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...psjcbxrtlh.jpg |
Seen pairs of them en route to Donna Nook, previously Apache too.
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The MV-22 has also been in service with USMC HMX-1 - the Presidential / VIP transport unit - since 2013.
HMX-1 is getting way more V-22s than UK SF could aspire to (qty 12 so far). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xcj...&nohtml5=False https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROJwL2suUMI |
MV-22 interior tour with Aircraft Commander: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0QFg3Fx77s
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MV-22 - carrier ops + AAR from KC-130J: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmisIde7iM8
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MV-22 with Interim Defensive Weapon System - retractable underbody gatling gun - made by BAe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVok...&nohtml5=False
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Just out of interest anybody ever seen one do a quickstop?
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I thought they were US Army and USMC |
I occasionally see US singles or pairs at Gando base Las Palmas. Quite a distance from their operating base in mainland Spain. Possibly in transit or refuelling !
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Originally Posted by TorqueOfTheDevil
(Post 9336572)
The US Army are getting the V-280 Valor but not the V-22.
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Originally Posted by JAVELINBOY
(Post 9335242)
Given their current abode V-22 would seem to be extremely suitable for a rapid response mode of transport for personnel and equipment
Edit to add: In fact looking at a satellite photo, I'm sure there are more hangars there now, so the open space is even smaller! |
V-22 power folding up for storage - great party trick - pretty quick & nice engineering !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_45a...&nohtml5=False |
Quote: Originally Posted by TorqueOfTheDevil View Post The US Army are getting the V-280 Valor but not the V-22. That's not a done deal yet, but the Valor is in the competition. Defiant (S-97 Raider scaled up) looks to be the primary competition from L/M Sikorsky. Oh and I still believe the US Army sees Raider as the AAS solution. |
RAFEng - never seen that before - pretty damn clever.
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Only visited 'Credenhill' for a short period for ATC Camp back in '84, but I would have thought the available open space (south of the hangars) at the ex RAF Hereford was a bit small for the V22; Ok for the helicopters they presently use though. Edit to add: In fact looking at a satellite photo, I'm sure there are more hangars there now, so the open space is even smaller! |
Perhaps nobody knows, so I'll ask again, can this thing do a quickstop? Because if it can't its just another transport! As for 30 mins into London - to where?
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As for 30 mins into London - to where? |
You must be the expert then - when was the last time you tried? Recce'd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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