MV-22 Osprey / USAFBell MV 22 Osprey USAF airplane model. The MV 22 tiltrotor aircraft, which is designated as the "baseline" variant, is a vertical short takeoff and landing medium lift assault, self deployment, and sustained land operations capable air vehicle. The MV 22 must provide combat assault transport of Marines in the initial assault waves and follow on stages of amphibious operations and subsequent operations ashore. It must also be capable of supporting the

long-range bomber

Wingspan 21 inches

The primary mission of the AH-1W aircraft is as an armed tactical helicopter capable of close air support

bringing a sense of surprise and delight

Late in the war some new versions

German pilots were ordered not to fly it across enemy lines for fear the Allies would capture the secrets of the synchronizing gear

Mulligan was designated a DGA6 for "Darn good airplane"-sixth version

and early versions tended to 'bounce' upon landing because of their stiff undercarriage

The jets will fly in orbits over friendly territory

In service F-4EJs replaced the JASDF's fleet of F-104Js

capable of flying long distances

this all-metal aircraft was designed for the training of student pilots with a focus on instrument