Thread: Should David Cameron call for UK purchase of V-22s?
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Old August 21st 06, 08:32 PM posted to rec.aviation.military.naval
John Dallman
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Default Should David Cameron call for UK purchase of V-22s?
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(Henry J Cobb) wrote:
Afghanistan is really tough for helicopters, considering distance and
altitude parameters.

Wouldn't the V-22 be a better match?

Well, it isn't exactly available for service in volume. And to perform
at its best it needs runways, which are not exactly in huge supply in
Afghanistan.

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