1:72 USAF Boeing Bell V-22 Osprey Helicopter Model Diecast Military Collection For Sale

Brand:AMER(New in box)Model name: Boeing Bell V-22 Osprey(CV-22B Osprey)Application: Collection,Souvenir Gift, Home Office Decoration,Educational,ModelAge Range: > 14 years oldType: Static finished modelMaterial: Zinc alloy+plasticScale: 1:72Size: approx 24.3cm(L) * 22cm(W)/9.7inch(L) * 8.7inch(W)Weight: approx 600gPackage:Aircraft model + Display stand+Original box
The V-22 Osprey & Tail Number 8305/YM

The V-22 Osprey is a one-of-a-kind military aircraft, renowned for being the world\'s first productiontiltrotor. It combines the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities of a helicopter with the speed and range of a turboprop airplane.

Introduction to the V-22 Osprey:

• Mission:A multi-role, multi-mission aircraft primarily used forlong-range, special operations, air assault, and transport missions.

• Key Feature - Tiltrotor System:Its most distinctive feature is its two massive, rotating engine nacelles mounted on the wingtips. These allow it to:

  • Take off and land vertically like a helicopter (engines vertical).

  • Transition in flight to fly as a fast, efficient turboprop airplane (engines horizontal).

• Operators:Primarily used by the United States Air Force (as theCV-22Bfor Special Operations) and the United States Marine Corps (as theMV-22Bfor assault transport). The U.S. Navy and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force also operate variants.

• Performance:It can carry up to 24 combat troops or 20,000 lbs of internal cargo at speeds over 270 knots, far exceeding the speed and range of traditional helicopters.

Summary :

• Official Designation:CV-22B Osprey

• Identity:Bureau Number 168305

• Unit:8th Special Operations Squadron (\"Blackbirds\"),1st Special Operations Wing,Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).

• Role:A special operations aircraft optimized for long-range, night-time, low-level missions to support U.S. Special Operations Command.

In essence,tail number 8305/YM belongs to a modern CV-22B Osprey, assigned to an elite Air Force Special Operations squadron, where it performs some of the most critical and secretive missions in the U.S. inventory.Seeing this code signifies a highly capable aircraft at the forefront of special operations aviation.