Thread: Should David Cameron call for UK purchase of V-22s?
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Old August 22nd 06, 02:02 AM posted to rec.aviation.military.naval
Henry J Cobb
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Default Should David Cameron call for UK purchase of V-22s?
John Dallman wrote:
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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.

The V-22 only needs a runway at the start of its mission, and can fly
from the existing bases to any point in Afghanistan faster and with
fewer airbone refuelings than any helicopter would require.

-HJC