Marines Plan Upgrades, Training Changes To Boost Mission-Capable Rate Of Osprey Tiltrotor
June 26 2019
The Marine Corps is taking steps to address the low mission-capable rate of its MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, reports the Marine Corps Times. The Osprey currently has a mission-capable rate of around 60 percent, up from just above 50 percent during fiscal 2018, according to Marine officials. The issue has been attributed to personnel shortfalls, including a lack of experience, and a growing fleet. The service faces issues in future staffing as it continues to stand up new...
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