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Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey Special Operations Tiltrotor

The Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey is the United States Air Force Special Operations Command long-range special-operations variant of the V-22 family. It conducts infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply for special operations forces, combining vertical takeoff and landing with long-range turboprop-style cruise for austere and remote missions.

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Identity

Aliases
CV-22B OspreyCV-22 OspreyAir Force Osprey
Family Name
Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey
Full Name
Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey Special Operations Tiltrotor
Roles
militaryutility
Status
active
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
CV-22B

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
powered_lift
Crew Capacity
4
Max Takeoff Mass Kg
27,442
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
vtolstol
Description
The Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey is the United States Air Force Special Operations Command long-range special-operations variant of the V-22 family. It conducts infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply for special operations forces, combining vertical takeoff and landing with long-range turboprop-style cruise for austere and remote missions.
Dimensions
Height M
6.73
Length M
17.48
Rotor Diameter M
11.58
Wingspan M
25.55
Manufacturer
Parent Vehicle Family
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    CV-22B AE1107C installation
    Notes
    Two Rolls-Royce Liberty AE1107C engines, one in each wingtip engine/transmission nacelle.

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Creation Time
August 15, 2026 at 21:52:56 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 21:52:56 UTC