Name | MV-22 Osprey (Bell Boeing) |
Type | Amphibious assault transport of troops, equipment and supplies from assault ships and land bases |
Initial Operational Year | 2001 |
Length | 57' 4" |
Height | 22' 1" |
Weight | Vertical Takeoff/Landing
(VTOL):47,500 lb
Short Takeoff/Landing (STOL):55,000 lb Self Deploy STO:60,500 lb |
Max. speed | 240 kts (MV-22)
230 kts (CV-22) |
Operational Range | 200nm Pre-Assault Raid with
18 troops
Land Assault with 24 troops 50 nm (x2) Amphibious Assault 500 nm Long Range SOF Missions (USAF/CV-22) 2100 nm Self Deploy (with one refueling) 50 nm External Lift Operations with 10,000 lb load |
Crew | 2 in tandem :(pilot in rear, copilot/gunner in front) |
Armament | AN/ALE-39 Chaff system and SUU-4/1 Flare dispensers |