Video Footage of CV-22 Osprey from Yokota Air Base participating in a water rescue hoist/lift training exercise over Lake Ogawara at Misawa Air Base.<br /><br />The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-mission, tiltrotor #military #aircraft with both vertical takeoff and landing, and short takeoff and landing capabilities. It is designed to combine the functionality of a conventional #helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft. <br /><br />Top speed: 565 km/h<br />Range: 1,627 km<br />Wingspan: 14 m<br />Program cost: US$35.6 billion after planned procurement of 408 aircraft<br />Unit cost: 71,300,000–71,300,000 USD (2005)<br />Manufacturers: Bell Textron, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Boeing Rotorcraft Systems<br /><br /><br />"The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."<br /><br />Credit to : Petty Officer 2nd Class Bryan Mai - AFN Misawa
