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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

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