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Old July 22nd 09, 05:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.military,rec.aviation.military.naval
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Default It Attacks. It Lifts. Will it Happen? - Joint Multi Role

"It's still a long way in the future, but the US Army
has canvassed industry ideas on potential
configurations and technologies for the Joint
Multi Role (JMR), a notional common platform
to replace AH-64Ds and AH-1Zs, UH-60Ms and
UH-1Ys, and MH-60R/Ss in the attack,
reconnaissance, utility and cargo missions."

See:

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs...9-68f7d4be46d9

Considering the cost increases and technical problems
with other "do everything" airframes like TFX and JSF,
is this really a good idea?