HC-4 just decommed this past September. HM-15 is currently doing the VOD mission out of Bahrain with their collection of the world's largest paperweights.
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All things MV-22 Osprey
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HC-4 just decommed this past September. HM-15 is currently doing the VOD mission out of Bahrain with their collection of the world's largest paperweights.
I can't believe that a discussion of the latest and greatest assault support aircraft turned into a discussion of COD and VOD. Squids.
MasterBates
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You expect any less?
You steal bikes, they steal threads... :icon_wink
MV-22 Ospreys operational and deployed!
Ok enthusiasts, let pool our resources and see what we can dig up on the V-22 escort aircraft that the Marines are supposed to be looking at to escort the Osprey. As of right now I've got some concept drawings and a few articles. It appears that they are looking into making the BA-609 into an attack variant. They did some testing with the USCG and landed it on the back of a cutter. And for those of you that read the globalsecurity article, at the end it mentions the stop-fold rotor technology. This is real and has been tested in a NASA wind-tunnel. I just figured I would get chock the coals on the forum to see what you guys can dig up on the current events pertaining to this.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/v-22-escort.htm
http://dallas.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2004/07/05/daily3.html
Ok enthusiasts, let pool our resources and see what we can dig up on the V-22 escort aircraft that the Marines are supposed to be looking at to escort the Osprey. As of right now I've got some concept drawings and a few articles. It appears that they are looking into making the BA-609 into an attack variant. They did some testing with the USCG and landed it on the back of a cutter. And for those of you that read the globalsecurity article, at the end it mentions the stop-fold rotor technology. This is real and has been tested in a NASA wind-tunnel. I just figured I would get chock the coals on the forum to see what you guys can dig up on the current events pertaining to this.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/v-22-escort.htm
http://dallas.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2004/07/05/daily3.html
Haaaaaaaa!!!!
Those articles are paleolithic.
1) The USMC just anteed (sp? do I need an accent mark) up for new Cobras and Hueys. On the fixed wing side it's mortgaged deep on the Joint Strike Fighter. It's not going to invest money anytime soon in another CAS/escort aircraft in my judgement.
2) "Escort" does not necessarily mean tied to the hip, i.e. "attached." Paradigm shift is in order here.
3) As the Osprey's self-defense weaponry is progressively upgraded, the escort "requirement" will decrease. Besides, if I want to have a tiltrotor escort, why would I add a new platform? Why don't I just strap it all on an Osprey and AV-22 it? Just sayin'.
1) The USMC just anteed (sp? do I need an accent mark) up for new Cobras and Hueys. On the fixed wing side it's mortgaged deep on the Joint Strike Fighter. It's not going to invest money anytime soon in another CAS/escort aircraft in my judgement.
2) "Escort" does not necessarily mean tied to the hip, i.e. "attached." Paradigm shift is in order here.
3) As the Osprey's self-defense weaponry is progressively upgraded, the escort "requirement" will decrease. Besides, if I want to have a tiltrotor escort, why would I add a new platform? Why don't I just strap it all on an Osprey and AV-22 it? Just sayin'.
MV-22 Operational and Deployed
Finally, an Osprey article without the words "controversial," or "troubled." Of course, it's a trade magazine that is largely written by people who know what they're talking about.
Finally, an Osprey article without the words "controversial," or "troubled." Of course, it's a trade magazine that is largely written by people who know what they're talking about.
More Ospreys deploy
Nassau takes MV-22 aboard
080220-N-5180F-015 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2008) A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The Nassau Strike Group is en route to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo (Released)
080220-N-5180F-014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2008) A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo (Released)
080220-N-5292M-007 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 20, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) departs the pier for a six-month deployment. Nassau is deployed as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julie Matyascik (Released)
Nassau takes MV-22 aboard
080220-N-5180F-015 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2008) A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The Nassau Strike Group is en route to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo (Released)
080220-N-5180F-014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2008) A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo (Released)
080220-N-5292M-007 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 20, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) departs the pier for a six-month deployment. Nassau is deployed as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julie Matyascik (Released)
Dhc2tacksby
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Enjoy:
That's kind of an odd lighting configuration. The visible (vice NVG) tip lights are on, but the position and smack lights aren't, so they aren't fully set up for goggs nor for normal lighting.