V-22 Osprey

This title explores the development and use of the V-22 Osprey. Readers will follow the history of this tiltrotor vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft, and learn about its military and performance specifications. Features such as its blade fold and wing stowage system, three-bladed proprotor, payload, night-vision system, and integrated helmet display are detailed. Readers will learn about its weapon systems including machine guns, weapon turret, and miniguns. The Osprey's two Rolls-Royce AE1107C turboshaft engines are covered, as are the achievements and future of this important aircraft.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed In this series, readers take to the skies with the Unites States's greatest military aircraft. Attack aircraft, gunships, bombers, jet fighters, and attack/utility helicopters are featured in large, full-color photographs. Reluctant readers will be drawn in by short, easy-to-read bursts of information that explain the history, capabilities, and technology of these awesome air machines.



Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.



A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.