Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey

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25 May 2026 · © JA

A Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor on static display, notable for its vertical takeoff and landing abilities.

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Aircraft

V-22 Osprey MV22

Military grey (USMC/USAF style)

Manufacturer

Bell/Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Nice wide angle highlights the V-22; people and tow cart clutter the scene, pulling focus from the aircraft.

Location

Columbus Air Force Base

CBM/KCBM

33.6438, -88.4438

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Columbus Air Force Base CBM

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

First operational tiltrotor aircraft; revolutionized military VTOL/transport since 2007

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare (approx 400 units delivered across USMC, USAF, USN, JSDF)

Record Flights

Noted for unique long-range VTOL operations; participated in notable military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere

Safety & Events

Several notable incidents owing to complex tiltrotor design, both fatal and non-fatal, mostly during its development and early service years

Future Outlook

Active military service; projected upgrades and longevity into 2030s

Specifications

Rolls-Royce AE 1107C-Liberty

Engine

14.0 m (46 ft in helicopter mode, approximately)

Wingspan

17.5 m (57 ft 4 in)

Length

1,627 km (1,010 mi)

Range

446 km/h (277 mph, 240 knots)

Speed

24 troops (internal), up to 9,070 kg (20,000 lb) external cargo

Capacity

27,400 kg (60,500 lb)

MTOW

5.5 m (18 ft 1 in)

Height

2 × 6,150 shp (4,590 kW) (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

Not rated by ICAO civil standards; military type – notoriously loud in hover

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