The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-mission, tiltrotor military aircraft with both vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities. It is designed to combine the functionality of a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft. Since entering service with the U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force, the Osprey has been deployed in transportation and medevac operations over Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya an

Thirty-six years ago, the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey celebrated its first flight in Arlington, Texas! The V-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities of a helicopter with twice the speed and range. From Arlington, Texas, to global missions, this tiltrotor aircraft has redefined military operations. Learn more: bell.co/v22 #Tiltrotor #V22 #Osprey | Bell Flight

Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey prototype (the first of six) completed its maiden flight on March 19, 1989, in Arlington, Texas. Key Flight Milestones The initial testing phase occurred in two distinct flight modes: Helicopter Mode: The first flight on March 19, 1989, was conducted in helicopter mode. Fixed-Wing Mode: The first full conversion to fixed-wing flight took place later that year on September 14, 1989. Sea Trials: Initial sea trials were completed in December 1990 aboard the USS Wasp using th