VTOL transport
$80 million+
three
24 troops/12 litters
RR Allison T406
2 x 6,150 shp.
33,140 lbs.
60,500 lbs
2,037 gals.
15,000 lbs.
57' 4"
84' 7"
245 mph
315 mph
2,300 fpm
26,000 feet
430 miles
3/19/89
2006
RC V-22 Osprey by Rotormaster, fully functioning.
The picture immediately above is of the rc V-22 Osprey by Rotormast, Carrollton, Tx. Its wingspan is 35". In a video on the site it is shown flying just like the actual aircraft.
We have seen some other rc V-22 Osprey projects posted in RC Groups and also on a site called RC VTOL'S. We don't have many details of these, but none appear capable of performing all the maneuvers of the actual aircraft.
The first picture below is of Norbert from Austria and his most recently built rc V-22 Osprey. It has a wingspan of 118" with 55" rotors and weighs about 37 1/2 lbs. Norbert built another rc V-22 Osprey with power by a single Webra 1.20 engine and all up weight of around 24 lbs.
The second picture down is of the rc V-22 Osprey by Ready2Fly. Its wingspan is 33", length is 38 1/2" and weight about 40 oz. Included are motors, folding counter rotating rotors, a flight battery, plus charger.
The motors are capable of rotating up to forty degrees to enable STOL flight.
The third picture below is of the rc V-22 Osprey built by Brian Cinti. It uses two Hyperfly rotor heads.
The fourth picture down is of the rc V-22 Osprey built by Tom, as seen on You Tube. It has been described as a profile model pairing 450 size motors and electronics with special mixing.
The fifth picture below is of the rc V-22 Osprey built by Larry Chapman.
The sixth picture is of the rc V-22 Osprey RTF for sale from Huayu Hobby Limited, China. It is 13" long and 5 1/2" high with 13 3/4" rotors turned by Speed 180 motors. Weight is about 12 1/2 oz.
We received the following email from Willy Tuthill: "You should include the Banana Hobby rc V-22 Osprey with the other Osprey models for sale. While it can not transition from hover to horizontal flight like
the real V-22, it does maneuver much like a helicopter. It comes ready to fly with 14" rotors and 180 type motors."
Thank you Willy. You can find Willy's rc V-22 Osprey in the last picture on this page.
V-22 Osprey aircraft are the world's first production military tilt-rotor vehicles. It is used to transport troops, equipment and supplies for amphibious and land assaults.
The U.S. Marine Corps is scheduled to have a total of 360 Ospreys. The U.S.A.F. anticipates acquiring 50 and the U.S. Navy another 48.
RC V-22 Osprey flown by Norbert.
V-22 Osprey projected expenses currently make it the most expensive rotor
aircraft ever produced. It is anticipated that the unit cost will be
reduced once the tilt rotor vehicle is sold to other countries in
sufficient quantities to bring the unit costs down. Both Britain and
Japan have expressed an interest in the aircraft.
RC V-22 Osprey from Ready2Fly.
V-22 Osprey aircraft are slated to replace the CH-46 Sea Knight. The helicopter is a 1964 design and with a cost of about US$18 million each.
The V-22 Osprey has had quite a number of safety issues throughout the
years. During a 1992 test flight one went down killing seven aboard.
There were two fatal crashes in 2000 taking a total of 23 lives.
RC V-22 Osprey and Brian Cinti.
In 2006 two V-22 Osprey aircraft were on a trans Atlantic flight as a demonstration
of their long range capabilities. One was forced down in Iceland due to
engine problems. The flight was delayed while a new US $2.5 million replacement engine was flown in.
The Marine Corps say that the V-22 Osprey aircraft is safe. However, they do predict that there will be more crashes, "as with any new technology rotorcraft." They say that the benefits far out weigh the negatives.
RC V-22 Osprey profile model.
The V-22 Osprey can fly higher and faster, and is more maneuverable than
any current rotor aircraft. That means it should be available for more missions.
While getting ready for their Iraq deployment, the V-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft
experienced fuel system leaks, nose landing gear failures, flight
control computer failures, and air conditioning break downs.
Ten V-22 Osprey aircraft were transported by ship to Iraq in January of 2008. They have since completed their missions. V-22 Osprey aircraft are currently deployed in Afghanistan.
RC V-22 Osprey built by Larry Chapman.
On June 15, 2009 the U.S. government contracted with the manufacturer
for an additional US$11 million as part of a total $25 billion program
to redesign major systems of the V-22 Osprey prone to premature failure and the purchase of 252 aircraft to complete their order.
The U.S. General Accounting Office, in June 2009, reported that over the
prior 1 1/2 years, including both the U.S. and Iraq, premature parts
failures has resulted in V-22 Osprey operational readiness at under
minimally acceptable levels.
RC V-22 Osprey by Huayu Hobby.
RC V-22 Osprey from Banana Hobby.
In January of 2011 the Pentagon announced that the V-22 Osprey has a
record of not being available for 43% of its missions. We are told that
this is primarily due to its components prematurely failing at high rates.
The January 2012 Pentagon report for the V-22 Osprey shows an overall improvement in performance since the
installation of new software in mid 2011. However the latest numbers show that the V-22 Osprey
has not been available for some 47% of its missions during 2011.
Amax Industrial Group China Co., Ltd., China has a rc V-22 Osprey. It has three channel control that
produces helicopter-like flight with four motors and two co axial rotors. It has a length of 9 1/2" with rotors that are 12 1/2" in diameter.
Jinchuo Import And Export Limited, China appears to have the same rc V-22 Osprey as Amax.
Megatide Toys Factory, China, has a rc V-22 Osprey. It uses a two channel radio to attempt control.
Shantou Chenghai Pacific Craftwork & Toys Factory, China has a rc V-22 Osprey that has three channel radio control.
Shen Zhen Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd, China, has a rc V-22 Osprey. It appears to be the same one produced by Huayu.
Shenzhen Model-Fans Electronic Co., Limited, China, has a rc V-22 Osprey . It has the same specifications as the Huayu helicopter.
Silverlite has a toy rc V-22 Osprey for sale with 6" wings and 5 1/4" rotors.
A thread about the rc V-22 Osprey was started by rdresch in RC Groups.
In RC Groups Shaschon posted pictures of a rc V-22 Osprey.
Pikle6 of RC Groups started a thread about wanting to build a rc V-22 Osprey.
There is a post by JUSTGLUEIT to RC Groups about his rc V-22 Osprey hovering.
Videos of a rc V-22 Osprey were posted to RC Groups by V22 Chap.
Chris.a posted to RC Universe about building a rc V-22 Osprey.
There are pictures and a description by voltman of his rc V-22 Osprey at RC Universe.
RC Groups has some interesting posts you may want to check out from V22Chap and others about the complexities of building a fully functioning rc V-22 Osprey.
Helifreak.com has a video from Thrasymedis about his turbine powered rc V-22 Osprey.
For a quick video showing the start of a rc V-22 Osprey build, check out Viemo.
There is a second short Viemo video showing some more building of the rc V-22 Osprey.
At YouTube gobyheli posted a video of a turbine powered rc V-22 Osprey.
Banana Hobby has the Chinese made 3-channel rc V-22 Osprey.
You can find a Chinese made 4-channel rc V-22 Osprey at Banana Hobby as well.
At RC Universe riotnuts had a rc V-22 Osprey for sale.
NobodyFamous posted a video of a rc V-22 Osprey at RC Universe.
At RunRyder RC Helicopters, hootowl started a thread about his rc V-22 Osprey.
We received the following email from Rudolf Voegel(Rudolf.Voegele@ bystronic-glass.com): "I am Rudi a German engineer and I planning to built up in the near
future a scale model of the rc V-22 Osprey. I am looking around the internet and especially at eBay to find a 3D
drawing about this model but without any success. Can you provide one or do you know a supplier in USA for a plastic kit in scale 1:48.
Thanks for support. Soon I will open at my homepage a new project rc V-22 Osprey. Thanks in advance - Rudi"
If anyone out there can help Rudi with his rc V-22 Osprey, please answer him directly.
If you can provide more information about rc V-22 Osprey airplanes shown on this page, or if you have any information on any successful rc V-22 Osprey that has achieved fully functioning flight like the real one, please email us so we can share it with everyone.
Boeing Bell V-22 Osprey
