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Yep - impressive specs! But here is what I think about, they are much more expensive than a CH-53 too. Based on my memory twice the cost and they cannot lift as much. I'd have to recheck that to be sure.
Program cost = $35.6 billion after planned procurement of 408 aircraft
Unit cost = MV-22...
Yes - they seem a bit awkward looking too me. Not really a fan of them myself, but they are quite capable aircraft.
Are they really worth the money they cost to develop and purchase? Not in my opinion..... :roll:
The Beast - Helicopter & Airplane Combo
USMC MV-22 Osprey U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-163) fly over Lake Tahoe during Mountain Training Exercise MTNEX 6-15 out of Mountain West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oPnMrLl4u8