Video Footage of CV-22 Osprey from Yokota Air Base participating in a water rescue hoist/lift training exercise over Lake Ogawara at Misawa Air Base.
The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-mission, tiltrotor #military #aircraft with both vertical takeoff and landing, and short takeoff and landing capabilities. It is designed to combine the functionality of a conventional #helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft.
Top speed: 565 km/h
Range: 1,627 km
Wingspan: 14 m
Program cost: US$35.6 billion after planned procurement of 408 aircraft
Unit cost: 71,300,000–71,300,000 USD (2005)
Manufacturers: Bell Textron, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Boeing Rotorcraft Systems
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Credit to : Petty Officer 2nd Class Bryan Mai - AFN Misawa