Walt wrote:
Even if the Osprey worked perfectly, it is still a boondoggle because
it can't make opposed (or even potentially opposed) landings without
helicoptor gunship escorts.


Walt, lay off the cooking sherry. Most, if not all, helicopter
assault landings are accompanied by armed escorts. Cobras and Apaches
are used to suppress fire. Armed helicopters like H-60 and H-53 can land
without escort if needed and the LZ isn't too hot, but once on or near
the ground their guns are only good for close defense where air escort
can extend perimeter defense.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired