Jack Linthicum wrote:
On Jul 6, 6:43 am, Vince wrote:
Kerryn Offord wrote:
Harry Andreas wrote:
In article , "CarpATM"
wrote:
Precision high-performance components mean close tolerances - and
fine Arabic sand is the enemy of close tolerance bearings and fittings.
And this is different from the existing helos, how?
Well.. Most of them can auto-rotate.. while the V-22... can't...
it also has a unique 5000 psi hydraulic system. Very finicky

Vince

Anyone want a pool on how soon after arrival in Iraq the first V-22
goes down? Limits are during first flight to no aircraft lost in 60
days.


**** you Jack! How about we bet on how soon some one gives you an
"Indian beauty mark"?


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