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2022-01-24 Science & Technology

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Posted by Besoeker 2022-01-24 05:11|| || Front Page|| [11 views ] Top

#1 Great photos at the link.
So, why do the Marines need a heavy lift helicopter when they have the V-22 Osprey?

Posted by Jise Elmeang4932 2022-01-24 10:25|| 2022-01-24 10:25|| Front Page Top

#2 Same reason I have sockets and open-end wrenches in my tool box.

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-01-24 10:28|| 2022-01-24 10:28|| Front Page Top

#3 Please don't put a hitch on a Mustang.

Posted by swksvolFF 2022-01-24 10:33|| 2022-01-24 10:33|| Front Page Top

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-01-24 10:42|| 2022-01-24 10:42|| Front Page Top

#5 Ref #1: So, why do the Marines need a heavy lift helicopter when they have the V-22 Osprey?

Good question. I 'called a friend' who flew both the A and D models of the 53 and was familiar with the mission of all four airframes:

"The V-22 has speed on its side and distance/ well over the horizon capabilities. V-22 limitations is the amount of lift, cargo and troops. The V-22 took the place of the CH-46 Sea Knight helo which was a medium lift. The 53 is a heavy lift helo."

Posted by Besoeker 2022-01-24 13:17|| 2022-01-24 13:17|| Front Page Top

#6 And, there are Sikorskis that can lift a CH-53 with a load under it.

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-01-24 13:21|| 2022-01-24 13:21|| Front Page Top

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