Marine Corps: V-22 Osprey Engines Are Failing In Iraq
Over at the definitive military-technology blog Danger Room, it is being reported that the engines on the V-22 Osprey are wearing out, much faster than expected. The
Osprey is the tilt-rotor aircraft used by the Marine Corps for troop transport. It is capable of transporting 24 combat-loaded Marines 242 nm at 241-257 km/h.
The Osprey was first deployed to Iraq in late 2007. The Marine Corps stated that it may be necessary to rebid the engine if Rolls-Royce is not able to fix the problem with the two Rolls-Royce Liberty AE1107C engines aboard the V-22.
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This is not the case, a part of the Bell system (EAPS)that protects the engine from sand and small debis is the cause of the problem. Rolls-Royce is correcting the problem by researching coatings for the engine compressor blades and tracks. They may also soon make the EAPS themselves to protect their product.
Rick - Thank you for the insight. In your opinion, what is the possibility that the Corps will use other than a Rolls-Royce engine?
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