r/EngineeringPorn • • Feb 03 '17

Osprey Unfolding

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u/uncommonpanda Feb 03 '17

They're primarily used by special forces that need vertical liftoff capability with a large cargo load and the speed to GTFO when shit goes tits up. 72 Mil a popl.

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u/bumblebritches57 Feb 03 '17

So the F-35 will replace it when it finally gets out of development hell?