Da Zulu heads to sea

[HeyJoe]

This is true but I know the Osprey has been deploying successfully the last few years and hasn't the UH-1Y taken part in several MEU's successfully as well?

Then you guys can hug it out in PMs. Yankee is still a new kid on the block regardless:

100802-N-3852A-330 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2010) A UH-1Y Huey helicopter takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). This transport helicopter, assigned to Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Squadron (HX) 21, based in Patuxent River, Md., has already been implemented in the fleet and is expected to replace the older UH-1N. The helicopter features a larger engine and two more blades than the Huey's original two, giving it more carrying capabilities. Wasp is underway conducting test flight operations and was chosen as the platform to evaluate the limits and capabilities of newer and upgraded models of aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rebekah Adler/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

100804-N-3852A-226 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2010) An AH-1Z Cobra helicopter assigned to Air Test and Developmental Squadron (HX) 21 approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway conducting test flight operations and was chosen as the platform to evaluate the limits and capabilities of newer models of aircraft such as the MH-60S, AH-1Z Cobra, and the UH-1Y Huey. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rebekah Adler/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Typo police notice anything?

100804-N-3852A-141 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2010) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Operational Test Squadron (VMX) 21 departs the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during testing and evaluating of the Osprey for its upgraded flight control software and its ability to conduct short take-offs and roll-on landings. Wasp is underway conducting routine flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rebekah Adler/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

Another helo working off Wasp

100804-N-3852A-155 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2010) An MH-60S Sea Hawk search and rescue (SAR) helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HS) 22 lifts off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway conducting test flight operations and was chosen as the platform to evaluate the limitations and capabilities of newer and upgraded models of aircraft such as the MH-60S, AH-1Z Cobra, and the UH-1Y Huey. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rebekah Adler/Released)

 

[phrogpilot73]

Typo police notice anything?

Operational Test Squadron (VMX) 21

Umm, there's no such thing? It's either Devlopmental Test (HX-21) or Operational Test (HMX-1/VMX-22).

 

[81montedriver]

is "roll on landing" a typo as well or is that a real thing?

 

[Jim123]

is "roll on landing" a typo as well or is that a real thing?

I watched V-22s doing deck rolls on the NASSAU a few years ago. When they're lightly loaded the things really put the GO in get-up-and-go...