At one point it was hoped that the V-22 Osprey would be in service with the Marines by the mid-1990s. Of the original five FSD aircraft two were written-off, although 162912 (illustrated) survived to be struck-off charge on March 24,1999.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

EMD MV-22 164941, dispensing flares, was converted as the first CV-22 development aircraft for the VS Special Operations Command.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

Few aircraft programmes have had as difficult a time as the Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor assault transport - and survived to enter full-scale production.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

The V-22 Ground Test Vehicle powered up for the first time at Arlington on October 25, 1988.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

The fabulous V-22 Osprey

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

Third FSD YV-22A 163913 during carrier compatibility trials.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

YV-22A 163913 was the third FSD aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

The Osprey was also proposed for naval AEW.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

Bell produced a series of artists' impressions showing a variety of Osprey missions, including urban evacuation and special forces.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

Bell/Boeing CV-22 Osprey

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

Early Bell JVX study

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey - СШАUSA - 1989

UV-18A 79-23255 passed to the US Army 'Golden Knights' after it was relinquished by the Alaskan ANG: Seymour-Johnson, October 1998.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter - КанадаCanada - 1965

Both of the USAF’s UV-18Bs are operated in support of the Academy’s parachute programme: N70465 (77-0465) at Peterson, October 1996.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter - КанадаCanada - 1965

N703NA, the second of the two XV-15As, during its time with NASA at Dryden, October 1980.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell XV-15 / Model 301 - СШАUSA - 1977

Bell XV-15A

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell XV-15 / Model 301 - СШАUSA - 1977

Dominion Skytrader Scout

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dominion Skytrader 800 - СШАUSA - 1975