V-22 underperformed in Iraq, may not meet challenges of Afghanistan
A U.S. Government Accountability Office review of the V-22's operations in Iraq found that the tiltrotor underperformed in Iraq and may fall short in Afghanistan.
The GAO found that the V-22's mission capability and full mission capability rates fell significantly below required levels and significantly below rates of the helicopters it is to replace while in Iraq.
The report added that the Osprey had difficulties operating from Navy ships and carrying the required number of troops and cargo during tests and training exercises.
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