Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey

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A USMC Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey shown in vertical hover, demonstrating its distinctive tiltrotor configuration at a major airport.

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Aircraft

MV-22B Osprey MV-22

US Marine Corps standard grey tactical livery

Airline

United States Marine Corps

Manufacturer

Bell Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 87.0

Impressive Osprey capture with unique tower alignment and rotor blur; heat haze adds drama, slight softness on nose detail.

Location

Back section of the domestic hub

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

World\'s first operational tiltrotor aircraft; blends helicopter and turboprop airplane features; service with US Marines & Air Force since 2007.

Fleet Rarity

Rare; only around 400 Ospreys in all variants built; only used by US and (recently) Japan.

Record Flights

Noted for capability in extended-range SOF and amphibious assault ops; set speed/altitude records for tiltrotors.

Safety & Events

Several high-profile accidents during development and early operations; now a mainstay of USMC aviation.

Future Outlook

Still in active military service with USMC and USAF as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce AE 1107C-Liberty (turboshaft)

Engine

14.0 m (rotor diameter each)

Wingspan

17.5 m

Length

1,627 km

Range

509 km/h

Speed

24 troops or 9,070 kg internal cargo

Capacity

27,443 kg

MTOW

5.1 m

Height

4,637 shp (shaft horsepower) each

Thrust

Not publicly rated, but known to be very noisy in hover (military aircraft; not certified to ICAO Chapter ratings)

Noise