Summary Reader Response Draft 1

The Osprey VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing) propulsion system is an important feature of the V-22 Osprey aircraft. The ground-breaking construction blends features of helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft to provide a remarkable versatility.


The Osprey has rotors at the tip of its wings that are changeable between vertical and horizontal positions. It can take-off, land and hover like a helicopter while in vertical mode. In contrast to Harrier turbofan engines, due to the weight penalty that results the engine to be designed for vertical lift.


During take-off or landing vertically, the Osprey’s rotors are shifted upward allowing them to produce lift similar to helicopter’s rotor blades. While during a forward flight, the Osprey tilts its rotors and redirect thrust to propel forward which produces high lift and keeps the fuselage horizontal. This eliminates the use of runways and makes it suitable for small locations and on ships.


It operates similarly like a standard fixed-wing aircraft and can travel faster and farther.  The ability to change between vertical and horizontal flight modes makes the Osprey an ideal choice for missions including troop transport, cargo delivery, search and rescue, and special operations. 

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