HMX-1 To Get MV-22s

[Gerard]

http://defensetech.org/2011/04/13/usmc-presidential-chopper-squadron-to-get-mv-22s/

[cancidas]

VERY COOL!!


but in terms of el presidente himself i don't really see this as the right type to use. i don't see what's wrong with the VH-3s or VH-60s but my understanding is the secret service prefers all sorts of shiny toys. personally i'd love the see the S-92 added to the HMX-1 fleet.















if it wasn't obvious enough.... SIKORSKY!!

[gonzalu]

Given the MV-22s track record, if I were El Prez, I'd pass until they were as reliable as a UH-1 lol...

[Tom_Turner]

Its not for the President, its replacing the SeaStallions transporting the support gear. I wonder it we'll see one land at JRB?

[Chris102]

I think these would look very cool in HMX-1 greenside colors.

It will be strange to see these new helicopters flying with the old VH-3D's. I would assume that the MV-22 with the blades facing forward would be able to go significantly faster than Marine One?

[Mateo]

What diameter landing area does an MV-22 require vice the CH-53?

[mirrodie]

Given the MV-22s track record, if I were El Prez, I'd pass until they were as reliable as a UH-1 lol...

good. then i am not theonly person thinking this!