Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey unfolding - GIF and photos

[Jon]

The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, an STOL and VTOL-capable tiltrotor military aircraft.

Like Operation Credible Sport, which we featured previously, the Osprey was created in response to Operation Eagle Claw, the failed attempt to rescue hostages during the Iran hostage crisis in 1980.

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Original concept design:




Previously:

Operation Credible Sport: C-130s modified with rockets for hostage rescue
Aerobatic helicopter tricks
Helicopter lands on ship in rough seas
airplane short takeoff/landing records