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V-22 Osprey Is a Poor Helicopter Substitute That Costs Too Much in Lives and Money

Does it really make sense to displace helicopters with Ospreys that are not as safe, cost far more to operate, and aren’t really nearly as versatile?
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V-22 Osprey Is a Poor Helicopter Substitute That Costs Too Much in Lives and Money
An MV-22 Osprey lands on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on May 17, 2019. Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber Smalley/U.S. Navy via AP
Mike Fredenburg
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The Osprey’s dismal safety history was once again in the spotlight with the death of eight marines off the coast of Japan in November. And despite not having resolved the issues that caused the crash, the U.S. military resumed Osprey operations in March.
Mike Fredenburg
Mike Fredenburg
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Mike Fredenburg writes on military technology and defense matters with an emphasis on defense reform. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and master's degree in production operations management.