The Black Knights transitioned to the Osprey in 2009. The unit has a long tradition of supporting humanitarian missions worldwide. The latest being its deployment to Liberia in October 2014 to provide logistical support for the battle against the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Bell Boeing MV-22B OspreyDesigned to meet a US military need for a VTOL aircraft that could carry combat troops, the V-22 Osprey was first flown on March 19, 1989. This multi-mission aircraft has an instantly recognizable appearance, and has been steeped in controversy almost since its inception. With its tiltrotor design, the Osprey can perform the same tasks as a conventional helicopter, but it has the speed and range of a turboprop aircraft. Several catastrophic crashes early in its service led the media to decry it as overpriced and unsafe, but the military disagreed and the aircraft has remained in service, successfully completing combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.© Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Herpa 1:200 WingsThe Herpa "1:200 Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:200 scale.Herpa "1:200 Wings" diecast airplanes feature:
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