V-22 Osprey Helicopter - Airplane

The Osprey represents a revolutionary airplane, which combines the possibility of vertical take-off and landing of a helicopter with the flight characteristics and speed of a conventional airplane. This capacity was obtained through rotation of engines with extremely large propellers by means of a sophisticated flight system, which became only recently a reliable solution. The V-22 is being developed for the U.S. Forces and U.S. Marines, which intend to substitute various helicopters. The aircraft, due to its extended operational capacities, represents a potential alternative for other nations.

In scale 1:72, this large Italeri kit is made in Italy and is nicely detailed.