V-22 Osprey

V-22 Osprey

Type: Tiltrotor Transport

Domain: air

Country of Origin: United States

Manufacturer: Boeing

First Deployed: 2007

Overview

Revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft combining the vertical takeoff and landing capability of a helicopter with the speed and range of a turboprop airplane. Used for troop transport, special operations, medevac, and logistics. Operated by USMC, USAF, and USN with over 400 aircraft delivered.

Technical Specifications

crew4
range1,627 km (self-deploy)
payload24 troops or 9,070 kg cargo
max_speed565 km/h
unit_cost~$72M
unique_featureTiltrotor — vertical takeoff, horizontal flight

Operators

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