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Re: F-22 crashes, 1 dead
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:56 pm
by Sionnach Glic
Why did they bother continuing it? It seems like some sort of unholy crossbreed between a helicopter and an aircraft. Even I can tell that such an idea would be filled with problems. The shit safety records only further proves that.
Re: F-22 crashes, 1 dead
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:59 pm
by Mikey
There was a lot invested in the project, and it certainly has some real-world uses - plus, a good dollop of sheer bloody-mindedness.
Re: F-22 crashes, 1 dead
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:41 pm
by stitch626
Purpose for the Osprey: It (generally) has greatrer range than helicopters and a greater speed. It also has the abillity to land and take-off vertically, unlike planes.
Re: F-22 crashes, 1 dead
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:58 pm
by Aaron
stitch626 wrote:Purpose for the Osprey: It (generally) has greatrer range than helicopters and a greater speed. It also has the abillity to land and take-off vertically, unlike planes.
When it was designed, yes. Now however there are helicopters that have similar speed and range or can have it with some modification, we can chalk up the continuation of this abortion to Pork and the Marines playing on their rep.
Re: F-22 crashes, 1 dead
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:27 pm
by stitch626
Oh of course. I thought Rochey was going on about why make it in the first place.
Re: F-22 crashes, 1 dead
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:45 pm
by Sionnach Glic
Nope, I was wondering why they're continuing it now.
Re: F-22 crashes, 1 dead
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:00 pm
by stitch626
Oh.
