Afghan&Military Blog
May 1, 2009 6:03 am
Osprey's heading to Afghanistan
The beloved Osprey is heading to Afghanistan to support the Marines and replace the aging CH-46.
“In Afghanistan, the Ospreys will be taking on the job being performed by the Marines' Vietnam-vintage CH-46 Sea Knight medium-lift helos. The Sea Knight fleet is aging rapidly, and has limitations in its range and power; having an Osprey squadron could expand the capabilities of the Marines in southern Afghanistan. "In all probability we will retain an Osprey capability there for as long as we have Marines there," Conway said.”
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