Bell V-22 Osprey
Bell MV-22B Osprey
1999 · Twin-engine heavy turbine tiltrotor
History
C/N
Production model ordered for USMC as MV-22B. First 22 airframes (c/n D0011/24, D0026/33) built as Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) MV-22B aircraft in Lots 1-3. Production shifted to Block A airframes, c/n D0034-D0069 in Lots 4-7 and continues today through Block B airframes, c/n D0070-onward in Lots 8-12, at present (05/09).
Specifications
| Engine | 2 x Rolls-Royce T406 / AE 1107C-Liberty 6150 shp |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 4 + 24 |
| Length (m) | 17.5 |
| Height (m) | 6.73 |
| Blades | 6 |
| Rotor diam. (m) | 11.6 |
| Disc area (m2) | 212 |
| Weight (kgs) | Empty: 15032 Max: 27400 |
| Speed (km/h) | Cruise: 445 Max: 510 |
| Range (km) | 1600 |
| Ceiling (m) | 7600 |
| Rate/Climb (m/min) | 708 |
Operators
| 1989- |  Bell Helicopter V-22 Osprey |
| 2000- | US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey |
| 2005- | US Air Force V-22 Osprey |
| 2020- |  Japan Ground Self-Defense Force V-22 Osprey |