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More problems for V-22 Osprey could decree its end

Washington, Usa - It's not able to satisfy military requests

Begun in the end of 80s the V-22 Osprey program has never taken off, and its development has been marked by many failures and incidents, cost the life of 30 persons, whose 23 marines. Just last days it was carrying out some fundamental tests to continue the plan, cost by now USD 14,7bn. "Key performance parameters" have been considered by the military forces, but the V-22 was able to carry neither...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 44560
Rome, Italy, 04/29/2003 15:19
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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