Osprey grounded on an Island.

[Bksmithca]

Originally Posted by Traffic_Is_Er_Was

I never realised the wings could "fold" on the Osprey. Amazing the engineering that went into that airframe to make it as small as possible when necessary.

Designed for the Marines and the Navy. Has to be compact for use on the carriers

[jolihokistix]

Ospreys have landed abruptly on various islands around Japan in recent years.

https://www.google.co.jp/search?q=ja...-wiz-serp#ip=1

[Tango and Cash]

Originally Posted by Traffic_Is_Er_Was

I never realised the wings could "fold" on the Osprey. Amazing the engineering that went into that airframe to make it as small as possible when necessary.

Seeing the V-22 fold over the proprotors and swivel the wing around for the first time was almost more impressive than seeing it fly. And it happens quick, around 30 seconds if I recall correctly.

Flies like an airplane, lands like a helicopter, and folds itself up into a box for storage.

[fallmonk]

For anyone interested in the wing fold procedure,

You Tube

[Saint Jack]

Very impressive indeed (#24) do all Osprey's have this capability? If not, I can't help thinking, how much weight does it add to the basic airframe?