The V-22 Osprey Is An Advanced Vertical Takeoff And Landing Transport Aircraft. Large Paddle-Blade Prop Rotors 38 Ft. In Diameter Allow It To Takeoff And Land As A Helicopter And Fly As An Airplane.It Is Built Of Composite Materials, Making It 25% Lighter Than A Steel Aircraft Of The Same Size. It Is Manned By A Pilot And Copilot. The Osprey Carries 25 Passengers, But It Cam Make Multiple Trips For An Assault, Carrying An Unlimited Amount Of Troops And Supplies. Currently, It Faces Congressional Opposition For The Military, But It's Civilian Career Looks Bright.
Specs: MV-22A Osprey
Type: Multirole Convertiplane Transport
Engines: Two Allision T406-AD-400 Turboprops
Top Speed: 345 MPH
Ceiling: 26,250 FT
Range: 1,168 MI
Armament: Unarmed
Weights: Empty- 31,820 LBS, Loaded-55,000 LBS
Dimensions: Wingspan-84 FT, Length-56 FT, Height-21 FT, Prop. Area-2,260 Sq. FT