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July 6th 07, 01:33 PM
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MARINE CORPS TEAM PREPARES MV-22 OSPREY FOR HARMFUL DUST IN IRAQ
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. no vince 
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