Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey

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08 Feb 2026 · © DSMAVIATION

The V-22 Osprey’s ability to convert between vertical and horizontal flight is achieved by tilting the rotors and engines—a revolutionary feature in modern aviation.

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Aircraft

V-22 Osprey MV-22B

United States Marine Corps Gray

5944

Registration

Airline

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United States Marine Corps

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Manufacturer

Bell/Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The V-22 Osprey is the world’s first production tiltrotor aircraft that can take off and land vertically like a helicopter and fly like a turboprop airplane. It's been a revolutionary platform for the US military, providing unique operational flexibility.

Fleet Rarity

Moderately rare; only a few hundred built, and exclusive to US and Japanese military services.

Record Flights

Noted for non-stop transatlantic demonstrations using air-to-air refueling, as well as long-range combat missions supporting USMC operations.

Safety & Events

The V-22 Osprey program has had several notable incidents during development and in active service, mostly related to its complex flight dynamics, though it remains a centerpiece in USMC aviation.

Future Outlook

Still in active production and frontline service as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce AE 1107C-Liberty

Engine

14.0 m (45 ft 11 in)

Wingspan

17.5 m (57 ft 4 in)

Length

1,628 km (1,011 mi, 879 nmi) with internal fuel

Range

509 km/h (316 mph, 275 kn)

Speed

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

Capacity

27,443 kg (60,500 lb)

MTOW

5.1 m (17 ft 1 in)

Height

6,150 shp (4,590 kW) per engine

Thrust

Not widely published; meets US military standards

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