The United States Air Force has announced that Air Force pilots of the 20th Special Operations Squadron have become acquainted with the new improved modifications aboard the CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft at Air Force Base. Cannon Air Force, NM, January 7, 2022.
These improvements will increase aircraft availability and reduce required maintenance actions, resulting in increased flight hours, according to a press release issued by Special Operations Division 27.
The CV-22’s versatility increases speed and range compared to other rotary-wing aircraft, allowing the 20 SOS to perform long-range infiltration, infiltration, and retrieval missions deep into enemy territory. direction.
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The CV-22 Osprey is a tilt-engine aircraft that combines the vertical takeoff, hover and landing capabilities of a helicopter with the speed, fuel efficiency and range characteristics of an aircraft. propeller jet engine.
The CV-22’s mission is to perform infiltration, long-range infiltration and special operations forces resupply missions.
The first operational CV-22 was delivered to the Air Force Special Operations Command in January 2007. Initial operational capability was achieved in 2009.
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