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You need reliability, speed, comfort and reasonable operating expenses. This helicopter will cost more to operate than a regular one (more parts. maintenance), but anyone with enough money may find the speed increase justifies the additional expense.

The military may also like it as an alternative to the V-22 Osprey.

Then it all boils down to who's first to market. That's VERY important.]]>Dec 21st 2010 9:24PM