Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey

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23 May 2026 · © Old man

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Aircraft

V-22 Osprey V22

U.S. Military - likely US Marine Corps

Not clearly visible

Registration

Airline

U.S. Military

Manufacturer

Bell/Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

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Photo grade

Score: 67.0

V-22 Osprey with folded rotors is cool, but soft focus and harsh light lower impact. Try a less cluttered angle next time.

Location

Fort Smith Regional Airport

FSM/KFSM

35.3366, -94.3674

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Fort Smith Regional Airport FSM

Airport

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Aviation History

The V-22 Osprey is the world’s first operational tiltrotor military aircraft, combining vertical takeoff/landing with airplane-like speed and range.

Fleet Rarity

Moderate—hundreds in U.S. service, rare outside U.S.

Record Flights

Used for long special-ops insertions, rapid deployment from ship-to-shore; has set several speed/vertical lift operational records in its class.

Safety & Events

Osprey has had several high-profile crashes, especially in early service, but is now a key transport for US Marines and SOCOM. Has performed notable humanitarian rescue and combat extraction missions.

Future Outlook

Active service, continued upgrades and procurement.

Specifications

2 × Rolls-Royce T406/AE 1107C-Liberty turboshafts

Engine

14.0 m (wing), rotorspan 11.6 m per rotor

Wingspan

17.5 m

Length

1,627 km (with internal fuel)

Range

510 km/h

Speed

24 troops or up to 9,070 kg cargo

Capacity

27,443 kg

MTOW

5.5 m

Height

Each engine: 6,150 shp (4,586 kW)

Thrust

Not publicly rated (Military aircraft)

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