The key US ally had sought the suspension of all non-emergency V-22 Osprey flights over its territory after one fell into the sea on Wednesday in western Japan.
Yes, but slower and less range than fixed wing. Likewise, it can’t do rotary wing things as good as a helicopter. It’s truly a “master of none” aircraft. It’s not great at anything.
Putting it in a rescue role is a terrible idea. You do not want a finicky to fly, unreliable aircraft in that scenario.
Well, they’re not fast (prop too big) nor are they particularly great at hovering (rotor too small).
It’s the worst of both worlds.
They’re faster than any conventional helicopter, right?
Yes, but slower and less range than fixed wing. Likewise, it can’t do rotary wing things as good as a helicopter. It’s truly a “master of none” aircraft. It’s not great at anything.
Putting it in a rescue role is a terrible idea. You do not want a finicky to fly, unreliable aircraft in that scenario.