Osprey Struts Its Stuff at Farnborough

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

And how is it radically different from the British Harrier VTOL?

Well, it's not a jet fighter-bomber....it's in some ways a helicopter derivative. Rotary wing, etc.

Probably scads more fuel efficient, expecially in hover. More lift capacity, slower airspeeds. Vastly cheaper to operate. Won't deafen people on the ground near a landing site. (Ever been around a Harrier in hover at low altitude? I have.)

Basically how a Ferrari is radically different from a diesel bus.