Osprey Guidebook

Expanding the CapabilityThe growing USMC andAFSOC global fleet highlightsthe V-22’s operational capabilityand flexibility• V-22 transfers an AV-8B enginefrom the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8)• V-22 hovers over USS Wyoming(SSBN 742) while performingsimulated MEDEVAC operations• V-22 conducting firebucketoperations• Flight Deck Certification USSChester Nimitz (CVN-68)• VMM-261 MV-22 and AV-8B Harriersassigned to 24th MEU in formationafter aerial refueling trainingRescue at Sea Proof of Concept• Simulated MEDEVAC by a V-22 from an SSBN at sea• Non-stop, round trip flight from Cannon AFB, NM to USSWyoming (SSBN 742) off the east coast utilizing aerial refueling• 2600 nm roundtrip / 11.5 total hours / 5.5 hours to the SSBN• Demonstrates the operational reach and unique capability26 Expanding the CapabilityExpanding the Capability27