In article ,
John Halliwell wrote:

The problem with the Osprey is the inability to demonstrate the problems
have been fixed. It's a very complex creature and Bell/Boeing are
determined to try to fix it (tilt-rotor being their pet technology)
rather than look at other alternatives which may have fewer built in
problems.

I'm aware I've said this before, but it seems an awful complicated
way of avoiding building a Rotodyne..

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