Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey

26 Apr 2026 · © AviatorShots81

A United States Marine Corps Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor stands ready on the apron, showcasing its unique dual-mode flight capabilities.

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Aircraft

MV-22B Osprey MV-22

US Marine Corps operational grey

Airline

United States Marine Corps

Manufacturer

Bell/Boeing

Gear

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Location

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Kiel-Holtenau Airport · KEL/EDHK

54.3829, 10.1437

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Kiel-Holtenau Airport KEL

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Aviation History

The MV-22 Osprey is the world\'s first production military tiltrotor, combining vertical takeoff and landing with turboprop-level cruise speed.

Fleet Rarity

MV-22 is moderately rare outside the USMC. Only a few hundred have been built, primarily for US services.

Record Flights

Not known for record non-stop flights, but notable for its use in expeditionary and rapid insertion missions.

Safety & Events

The Osprey program had high-profile crash incidents during testing and operations but is now a critical asset in USMC aviation.

Future Outlook

Actively operated; service upgrades ongoing, with a long-term future in US military aviation.

Specifications

2 × Rolls-Royce AE 1107C-Liberty turboshaft

Engine

14.0 meters (rotor diameter 11.6 meters per rotor)

Wingspan

17.5 meters

Length

1,627 kilometers (combat radius approx. 720 km)

Range

446 kilometers per hour

Speed

24 troops or up to 9,070 kg cargo

Capacity

27,443 kilograms

MTOW

5.5 meters

Height

Each engine: 4,586 shp (3,420 kW)

Thrust

Not rated by ICAO civil standards (military aircraft); typically over 110 dB externally

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