In talk.abortion, Dweezil Dwarftosser

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on Mon, 22 Dec 2003 03:06:46 -0500
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The Ghost In The Machine wrote:

In talk.abortion, George M Middius

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on Sun, 21 Dec 2003 16:22:02 -0500
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The Ghost In The Machine said:

Eenie, meenie, mienie, mo...who's gored ox has got to go?

The Osprey should go.


Well I for one wouldn't miss him.

Or are you referring to the V-22 aircraft? :-) I'll admit I am
wondering why we need such an aircraft since we already have
the Harrier, which is of British make but in a pinch we could
probably license the design...?

Color me slightly puzzled.

The V-22 (or similar) is necessary to replace both
the large cargo MC-130 aircraft and the smaller,
short-range MH-60 helicopters now used for Special
Operations.

It thus combines long range, vertical take-off/landing,
high troop and equipment-carrying capacity, and better
electronic defenses.

The Marines want it as their primary assault craft.
It is well suited to both of these duties.

Ah. Thanks to both you and ScottW for clearing that up. :-)

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