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The V-22 also known as the "elevator of death" [1]

[1] https://medium.com/war-is-boring/your-periodic-reminder-that...

Worth noting that after the initial problems the V-22 turned into the safest rotorcraft that the marines have to offer.

[1] http://www.lexingtoninstitute.org/v-22-is-the-safest-most-su...

Also worth noting is that a bit of searching found this connection between Boeing and Lexington Institute:

https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/lexington-institutes-w...

"The Lexington Institute, in fact, is the one receiving money from a narrow corporate interest — Boeing."

EDIT: The only reason I looked for this connection was beacause the GP article was nicely written, long, and detailed, while the Lexington Institute seemed fluffy.

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