MAVERICK26 Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) Pictures are at the bottom of the post. The Osprey is the world's first production tiltrotor aircraft, with one three-bladed proprotor, turboprop engine, and transmission nacelle mounted on each wingtip. It is classified as a powered lift aircraft by the Federal Aviation Administration. For takeoff and landing, it typically operates as a helicopter with the nacelles vertical and rotors horizontal. Once airborne, the nacelles rotate forward 90° in as little as 12 seconds for horizontal flight, converting the V-22 to a more fuel-efficient, higher speed turboprop aircraft. STOL rolling-takeoff and landing capability is achieved by having the nacelles tilted forward up to 45°. Other orientations are possible. It has a ferry range of over 2,100 nmi. Its operational range is 1,100 nmi. Composite materials make up 43% of the airframe, and the proprotor blades also use composites. For storage, the V-22's rotors fold in 90 seconds and its wing rotates to align, front-to-back, with the fuselage. Due to the requirement for folding rotors, their 38-foot (11.6 m) diameter is 5 feet (1.5 m) less than optimal for vertical takeoff, resulting in high disk loading. Most missions use fixed wing flight 75% or more of the time, reducing wear and tear and operational costs. This fixed wing flight is higher than typical helicopter missions allowing longer range line-of-sight communications for improved command and control.[24] Edited February 11, 2021 by MAVERICK26 Added Picture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuartn Posted February 16, 2021 That looks great, does your model have some sort of mechanism so the rotors can change position in unison? It is great to see the landing gear and ramp incorporated too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAVERICK26 Posted February 17, 2021 No, unfortunately, the wings are only 5 studs thick at their strongest point... But you can weight the fuselage and then use your hands to rotate them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ParmBrick Posted February 19, 2021 Very nice! One of the best Osprey models I've seen so far. I envy those who have the talent to create such detailed, beautiful and functional aircraft. Unfortunately, I am only able to achieve very well land military vehicles and related settings, and only if I am truly inspired can I succeed in other areas xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
