V-22 OSPREY GENERIC

Historical Note:      Our V-22 Osprey Generic model helicopter is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen.  Our model helicopters are uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures.  This V-22 Osprey Generic model helicopter’s parts including the helicopter rotor blades, cockpit and other parts are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. It will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality.  This elegant V-22 Osprey Generic model helicopter is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.

Scale:    1:96
Rotor Dia:   7.25     inches
Lgth:            6.5     inches

Item Number:    TMC-HV223TR                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Price:    $169.95

Historical Note Cont'd:      The world’s first production tiltrotor aircraft, the V-22 Osprey is a joint service, multi-mission aircraft which can operate like a helicopter because of its vertical take-off and landing capability (VTOL). It also has the long-range cruise abilities of a twin, turboprop aircraft. It made its first flight in March 1989.

The V-22 Osprey is a vertical takeoff and landing transport type of aircraft. It was manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron and Boeing Helicopters. Its maiden flight was on the 19th of March 1989 and it was introduced commercially on the 8th of December 2005. Its primary users are the United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force.

The Osprey was developed and some of its portions were manufactured from different counties such as Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. It was a joint development known as Bell Boeing. In June of 2005, the aircraft’s operational evaluation was completed. On the 28th of September 2005, the V-22 production has been approved by the Pentagon.

There are many incidents that had happened before the production of the helicopter. Such incidents are failures while it was being tested. On the 11th of June 1991, the aircraft control system got miswired which led to two minor injuries. On the 20th of June 1992, the plane dropped into the Potomac River due to the leaking gearbox that caught fire. On the 8th of April 2000, the aircraft was loaded with Marines for a rescue but it descended quickly from an unusual high altitude that caused its right rotor to stall at 245 feet, roll over, crash, and explode. This unfortunately caused the lives of the nineteen people on board. On the 11th of December 2000, the V-22 had a hydraulic leak that was caused by a wiring bundle rubbing.