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Entered service in | 2005 |
Crew | 2 - 4 |
Dimensions and weight | |
Weight (empty) | 15 t |
Maximum take off weight | 27.4 t |
Rotor diameter | 2 x 11.6 m |
Length | 17.5 m |
Width | 14 m |
Height | 5.5 m |
Cargo load | |
Cargo load | 5 t |
Passengers | 24 - 32 men |
Engines | |
Engines | 2 x Rolls-Royce AE 1107C Liberty |
Engine power | 2 x 6 150 hp |
Maximum speed | 509 km/h |
Cruising speed | 396 km/h |
Ferry range | 4 400 km |
Range with normal load | 1 627 km |
Maneuverability | |
Service ceiling | 7 925 m |
The Boeing V-22 Osprey is a multi-mission military tiltrotor aircraft. It is takes-off and lands vertically like a helicopter, while it's cruise speed is similar to propelled aircraft.
Another variant is the naval HV-22. This aircraft is intended foe search and rescue missions and for delivering a nd extracting special forces troops. One more special forces variant is the CV-22 used by the US Special Operations Command. It's primary task is to conduct long-range special missions and combat rescue. The Osprey is powered by two Rolls-Royce AE 1107C Liberty turboshaft engines, delivering 6 150 shaft horsepower each. It has maximum speed of 500 km/h and range of 690 kilometers. |