Remember how much money they poured into the Cheyenne before they finally determined that the thing just didn't fly that well? Look at the lines on this butt-ugly aircraft -- if good lines make for good aerodynamics, then it's wonder this pig ever got off the ground. Scuttle this whole program and try and LEARN from the experience!
several people had to visit a hospital here in staten island about a month ago when a V-22 demonstration brought limbs of a tree crashing down on people in a local park
I can see how the dust would be a bitch to run out into, but its not a reason not to use the Osprey in combat. My question is; Has it ever been used in combat operations yet?
The discovery channel just had an episode dedicated to the V-22 today and multiple re-runs throughout the week. Good source of information for all interested parties. It also discusses the techniques that the armed forces are using to deal with the localized dust storms produced by the rotor down wash.
The V-22 was unsafe initially, because of VRS and insufficient maintenance, but the USMC asked for permission to take control of maintenance procedures. When they did, and when VRS procedures were corrected, there was no further trend.
For those of you still calling the V-22 a death trap, you're ignorant. Look up Vortex Ring State and you'll see how it's resolved.
whats the story with the Osprey? Its had a few crashes yeah because its still relatively in its rudimentry stages. But wouldent a chinook create same effect
Severe rotorwash? Even know what you're talking about? Ever seen a CH-53E land in the desert? Ever been on one when it did? I have. In Iraq. How about you? People that have only seen these aircraft on CNN or maybe at an airshow should shut their mouths.
This kind of rotor wash is normal for heavy-lift helicopters --- when hovering low over LOSSE SAND.
That is NOT loose sand. All the grass and shrubs keep all the soil there firmly packed-in, and their density and green-ness also indicate how frequent the rainfall of the locale is (which packs down the soil even more).
And yet, the V-22's rotor wash smashes down so hard, the dust kicked up is like what a Chinook would raise in Baghdad
I agree with pavejim and myhalo. Any heavy lift chopper, specially the CH53 Super Stallion (marine corps, dunno what the navy name is), will create rotorwash like that. A CH53 produces 100mph downdrafts (equal or greater than a hurricaine) and it's the Corp's most succesful heavy lift chopper
I agree with you pavejim. This douche is just another V-22 hater who doesn't understand or kknow much about this amazing aircraft. Probably got all his info. second hand and from the news networks.
whats wrong with a built in smoke screen? good for a hot lz
joe735 1 year ago
Remember how much money they poured into the Cheyenne before they finally determined that the thing just didn't fly that well? Look at the lines on this butt-ugly aircraft -- if good lines make for good aerodynamics, then it's wonder this pig ever got off the ground. Scuttle this whole program and try and LEARN from the experience!
xwagner76 1 year ago
several people had to visit a hospital here in staten island about a month ago when a V-22 demonstration brought limbs of a tree crashing down on people in a local park
homeslice2387 1 year ago
I can see how the dust would be a bitch to run out into, but its not a reason not to use the Osprey in combat. My question is; Has it ever been used in combat operations yet?
Pizack3 1 year ago
@Pizack3 been in iraq since 2007...
dstire69 1 year ago
o look portable smoke screen
kurnellampdwarf 1 year ago
The discovery channel just had an episode dedicated to the V-22 today and multiple re-runs throughout the week. Good source of information for all interested parties. It also discusses the techniques that the armed forces are using to deal with the localized dust storms produced by the rotor down wash.
dracocb 2 years ago
It needs this due to it's slow approaches while unarmed.....like a built in smoke grenade! LOL
matt9798 3 years ago 4
The V-22 was unsafe initially, because of VRS and insufficient maintenance, but the USMC asked for permission to take control of maintenance procedures. When they did, and when VRS procedures were corrected, there was no further trend.
For those of you still calling the V-22 a death trap, you're ignorant. Look up Vortex Ring State and you'll see how it's resolved.
JephN 3 years ago
whats the story with the Osprey? Its had a few crashes yeah because its still relatively in its rudimentry stages. But wouldent a chinook create same effect
dutto75man 3 years ago
The AV-8B had similar hover and S/VTOVL issues when it was first being developed.
JephN 3 years ago
Severe rotorwash? Even know what you're talking about? Ever seen a CH-53E land in the desert? Ever been on one when it did? I have. In Iraq. How about you? People that have only seen these aircraft on CNN or maybe at an airshow should shut their mouths.
5150tt 4 years ago 2
Yeah, it's in service, so quit your bitching...not like you'll be flying one anyway.
Legatoazul 4 years ago
my brother flies this for the Marines and he's in Iraq right now, thanks for the love! did your fly for the Corps?
webb800 4 years ago
This kind of rotor wash is normal for heavy-lift helicopters --- when hovering low over LOSSE SAND.
That is NOT loose sand. All the grass and shrubs keep all the soil there firmly packed-in, and their density and green-ness also indicate how frequent the rainfall of the locale is (which packs down the soil even more).
And yet, the V-22's rotor wash smashes down so hard, the dust kicked up is like what a Chinook would raise in Baghdad
BlacktailFA 4 years ago
I agree with pavejim and myhalo. Any heavy lift chopper, specially the CH53 Super Stallion (marine corps, dunno what the navy name is), will create rotorwash like that. A CH53 produces 100mph downdrafts (equal or greater than a hurricaine) and it's the Corp's most succesful heavy lift chopper
mjkft22 4 years ago
news flash, it already is deployed and operating in high tempo enviornment meeting the militaries requirements.
dracocb 4 years ago
V-22s are doing safe "milk runs" so as to not get shot down. Same tactic the Army Stryker truck racketeers use to keep them from being incinerated.
joeqrepublic 4 years ago 6
News flash dude. It's going to Iraq in a few months
sK8rOcKeR94 4 years ago
rofl... creates a wallof dust so the enemy doesn't know what to shoot at.
thats the reason y, jk
nicwerehere 4 years ago
Won't see combat huh? Is that why it's in Iraq as we speak??
dunesxj 4 years ago
Oh, well I guess the blackhawk, the cobra the huey, the apachie and the bell 47 wont see service either
koolbobguy 4 years ago
Yep, used to be in 53's and 46's daily. This is normal.
racylaserjet 4 years ago
You have obviously never been to Iraq or Afganistan...normal operations for any helo...
pavejim 5 years ago
I agree with you pavejim. This douche is just another V-22 hater who doesn't understand or kknow much about this amazing aircraft. Probably got all his info. second hand and from the news networks.
myhalo123 5 years ago