While unconvinced that this thing is really ready for prime time (and what does Murdoc know, anyway), there’s no doubt that if this thing performs as advertised it will be a welcome addition to our forces. Put another way: I hope these things win their critics over.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 traded in CH-46s for V-22s this past summer and go live at the end of the week.
Still, helicopters are going to be a primary mover and shaker for many years to come.
