Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey

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25 May 2026 · © JA

A Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey performing a low hover with rotors in vertical mode.

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Aircraft

V-22 Osprey MV22

US military dark paint scheme

Manufacturer

Bell/Boeing

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Photo grade

Score: 60.0

Unique Osprey and rotor tilt captured, but the aircraft is soft and backlit, muting detail and impact.

Location

Columbus Air Force Base

CBM/KCBM

33.6438, -88.4438

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Columbus Air Force Base CBM

Airport

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Aviation History

First successful production tiltrotor aircraft; unique for combining helicopter-like vertical takeoff/landing with fixed-wing speed/range.

Fleet Rarity

One of less than 400 produced, all for military use.

Record Flights

Used extensively by USMC and USAF Special Operations; known for rapid long-range assault missions.

Safety & Events

Early development plagued by fatal crashes; now regularly operated in challenging combat and humanitarian relief roles.

Future Outlook

Still in active production and service with US and Japanese forces.

Specifications

2 × Rolls-Royce AE 1107C-Liberty turboshafts

Engine

14.0 meters (rotor diameter)

Wingspan

17.5 meters

Length

1,627 kilometers

Range

446 kilometers per hour

Speed

24 troops (internal), or up to 9,070 kg cargo

Capacity

27,443 kg

MTOW

5.1 meters

Height

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

Thrust

Not rated under ICAO civilian standards; known to be loud in hover

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