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Im hoping to find out once Kloby gets here, and seein how he flies one, I wait in anticipation...
"RPG bait" was intended to be a euphemism for "vulnerable to ground attack from crude weapons". Certainly no one expects Ospreys to fall from the sky, continually battered by un-guided rocket propelled grenades.
I have visions of the Osprey clad in make-shift improvised, slated armor like the type that is worn on Humvees and APCs
Not recommended... Yes.You can not just modify and put the kind of make shift armour that is in the Hummers and stuff. It weighs to much and it will mess up the CG. Everything has to be purpose built and approved before it is installed.
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Not recommended... Yes.
Highly discouraged... Yes.
Greatly affect aerodynamic capabilities yes.
But would you really say "can't"? If birds were coming back all chewed up, some field improvisation that comprises certain flight characteristics may be an option.
Perhaps they will develop "Heavy Assault" versions that fly slower with a smaller payload. Yes, speed is a key to survivability but some extra armor on a hot LZ may be worth the trade off.
I hate to think that some commanders/politicians think Ospreys are too valuable and the political ramifications of losing one are too great that they are not used to maximum effect.
does an osprey have to be actually struck by something to fall out of the sky ? .i thought they were supposed to be self imolating ..
does an osprey have to be actually struck by something to fall out of the sky ? .i thought they were supposed to be self imolating ..
I think he's implying that the Osprey will blow-up on its own...
I dont think that's funny...