USAF CSAR-X
USAF CSAR-X
Join Date: Oct 2002
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The Bell-Boeing HV-22 was withdrawn last October, but AFAIK the remaining three bidders (HH-47, US101, HH-92) are still in the fight, accelerated Block 10 EIS timescales notwithstanding.
The current favorite depends on who you ask. The H-47 is a proven platform (esp. in OEF), with good hot & high capabilities and a high degree of commonality with the SOCOM fleet, but its noise signature may be a drawback. The US101 has the benefit of the VH-71 selection and a bigger cabin than the Thunderhawk, but it still faces political opposition here in the States.
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The current favorite depends on who you ask. The H-47 is a proven platform (esp. in OEF), with good hot & high capabilities and a high degree of commonality with the SOCOM fleet, but its noise signature may be a drawback. The US101 has the benefit of the VH-71 selection and a bigger cabin than the Thunderhawk, but it still faces political opposition here in the States.
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