Boeing's V-22 Receives Praise

The V-22 Osprey, a next-generation vehicle that takes off like a helicopter but can fly like a winged aircraft, has received praise from the Pentagon.

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Boeing and Textron's V-22 aircraft received high marks from the Pentagon's top tester, paving the way for a decision to begin full-rate production.

The craft is effective, reliable and capable of conducting its primary missions, David Duma, acting director of the Pentagon's Office of Operational Test and Evaluation, told Congress yesterday. The V-22, known as the Osprey, is a fixed-wing plane with rotors that tilt so the aircraft can take off and land like a helicopter.

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