Sat, Jul 05, 2008
Ospreys To Oshkosh!
For the first time, the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor, one of the most
unique aircraft flown by the US military, will make an appearance
at EAA AirVenture to showcase its unique flying abilities at "The
World's Greatest Aviation Celebration." EAA AirVenture 2008 is July
28-August 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
The V-22, developed jointly by Bell and Boeing, is flown
primarily by the US Marine Corps and is designed to serve
effectively on missions that had been covered by either helicopters
or twin-turboprop aircraft. The two Ospreys are scheduled to arrive
at EAA AirVenture on Monday, July 28, during the event's
opening-day air show, and remain until Friday, August 1. The
appearance will feature both flight demonstrations and ground
displays of the aircraft, which are based at the Marine Corps Air
Station in New River, NC.
"The V-22 Osprey is one of the few US military aircraft that had
never appeared at EAA AirVenture, so we're very pleased to change
that status in 2008," said Tom Poberezny, EAA president and
AirVenture chairman. "This aircraft operates like none other and is
sure to be a very popular sight for the hundreds of thousands of
aviation enthusiasts that come to Oshkosh."
The US Navy and Air Force also operate the V-22, which is
designed for missions ranging from assault transport and
search-and-rescue to special operations uses. The versatility of
the Osprey allows it to take off and land similar to a helicopter,
then turn its rotors 90 degrees to serve as a high-speed turboprop
airplane. Its wings also rotate for compact storage aboard
ships.
The V-22 first flew in 1989... but had a decidedly rocky
development history. The tiltrotors have served in Iraq since last
year.
The Osprey is the latest addition to the large and diverse
gathering of current military that flies to EAA AirVenture each
year.
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