What is a V-22 aircraft?

What is a V-22 aircraft?

Description: The V-22 Osprey is a multi-engine, dual-piloted, self-deployable, medium lift, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) tilt-rotor aircraft designed for combat, combat support, combat service support, and Special Operations missions worldwide.

How much can a V-22 carry?

The aircraft can provide VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) with a payload of 24 troops, or 6,000lb of cargo at 430nm combat range, or VTOL with a payload of 8,300lb of cargo for a range of 220nm. The helicopter is self-deployable worldwide, with a ferry range over 2,100nm. Normal operating range is up to 1,100nm.

How many Ospreys does the US have?

Of the 458 total planned, 360 are for the USMC, 50 for the USAF, and 48 for the Navy at an average cost of $110 million per aircraft, including development costs.

Can a tiltrotor Autorotate?

The AgustaWestland AW609 civil tiltrotor passed another milestone on the road to certification by completing autorotation testing at AgustaWestland’s Arlington, Texas facility over the course of 10 flight hours in March and early April.

Does the RAF have any Osprey aircraft?

A Suffolk airbase has taken delivery of two £43m CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft. The United States Air Force is expanding its operations at the base and is due to have eight more Ospreys in the next few years.

Can civilians buy a V-22 Osprey?

The first civilian version of the half-plane, half-helicopter V-22 Osprey will soon be available to buy.

Does Navy fly V-22?

The US Navy has announced that its CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft has achieved initial operational capability (IOC), confirming its readiness for deployment.

How many ospreys does the USMC have?

Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey