V-22 Osprey

By John Hamilton

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.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617836907
• ISBN13: 9781617836909
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: A&d Xtreme
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 9