Originally Posted by
The AvgasDinosaur
P.S. As a point of curious can the Osprey take off conventionally if required or is the prop diameter prohibitive ?
Not fully conventionally, for the reason you stated, but a rolling vertical take-off (prop-rotors at about 45 degrees) is pretty standard. I've experienced it in the back with the ramp open, and it's quite sporty to say the least.