@goat@sh.itjust.works to World News@lemmy.worldEnglish • 10 months agoJapan 'concerned' US continues to fly Ospreys despite grounding requestwww.reuters.comexternal-linkmessage-square22fedilinkarrow-up154arrow-down13
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minus-square@lolcatnip@reddthat.comlinkfedilinkEnglish4•10 months agoI thought they were designed for things like marine search and rescue, where speed is important and the ability to hover is essential.
minus-square@Poem_for_your_sprog@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglish3•10 months agoThey’re great at this, but the pilot needs to stay within the operating envelope, same as any helicopter. All rotorcraft are dangerous compared to any fixed wing aircraft. It’s a lot less forgiving on pilots and maintenance crews.
I thought they were designed for things like marine search and rescue, where speed is important and the ability to hover is essential.
They’re great at this, but the pilot needs to stay within the operating envelope, same as any helicopter.
All rotorcraft are dangerous compared to any fixed wing aircraft. It’s a lot less forgiving on pilots and maintenance crews.