Osprey Crash Killed 5 Marines, Now Their Families Seek Justice and Answers
Families of Marines killed in a 2022 crash allege the manufacturers lied about the safety of the aircraft.
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Families of Marines killed in a 2022 crash allege the manufacturers lied about the safety of the aircraft.
Upgrades and replacements are coming for the U.S. Marine Corps’ light- and medium-size rotorcraft fleet, along with advanced new uncrewed aircraft systems.
The V-22 Osprey, a unique tiltrotor aircraft of the U.S. military, combines the vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of a helicopter with the speed and range of a jet. It serves as a primary air assault platform for the U.S. Marine Corps and supports special operations globally.
An updated model of the Bell V-280 shows that the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) design is evolving from the demonstrator that won the competition.
DARPA is likely to make a down select for a high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) prototype program within weeks.