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Subject: IDF Osprey
ambush    1/27/2006 7:42:03 PM
I am against the the Marine Corps purchase of the Osprey. I believe there are better alternatives for the cost however maybe the IDF sees something I don't. On the other hand they are looking at for a Special Forces work which I believe it is best suited for, just not the Marine Corps. Israel considers V-22 acquisition Israel is considering the V-22 Osprey for special forces and search-and-rescue operations * Doubts remain over funding [Jane's Defence Weekly- first posted to http://jdw.janes.com - 20 January 2006]
 
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Galrahn    RE:IDF Osprey    1/27/2006 10:36:17 PM
Ya I saw that, I agree that for SOF work, the V-22 is a very appealing option. I am yet to be convinced about the MV-22 though, but the decision to build the LHA(R) without a well deck does somewhat improve my perception of the MV-22. While the technology itself doesn't impress me from a Marine Corp evaluation perspective, the capability improvements over helicopter options does have potential. I'll reserve judgement based on operational performance though.
 
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