Israel is Considering Leasing The V-22 OSPREY

Israeli Self-Defense forces (IDF) consider hybrid aircraft lease 6-8 Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey. Equipment to be used for search and rescue and special operations.

IDF planned to purchase Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey , but struggling with budget deficits finance minister did not agree to the deal. Therefore, the IDF and the command of the Air Force plan to lease the aircraft.

Already last year, IDF Chief of General Staff Gen. Benny Gantz said they were flying and we were impressed with their capabilities . The general described the experience of a special Air Force, which was held in the United States training on these aircraft and analyzed their potential operational operations.

According to Israeli media, the importance of effective action was also attended by V-22 pilots take USAF, who in March 2011 had to eject over Libya due to a technical failure .

Originally it was assumed that the V-22 Osprey will replace the currently operating a fleet of Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion, but due to the inability to purchase a sufficient number, it will be a supplement. They have larger opportunities in the Israeli Air Force search and rescue and Special Forces operations. Purchase V-22 Osprey would also Canada and the UAE.