The V-22 Osprey is the US military’s first tiltrotor aircraft. Its distinctive capabilities include taking off vertically and hovering like a helicopter as well as flying forward at high speeds after turning its nacelles. The V-22 Osprey is primarily used as amphibious assault to transports soldiers, equipment, and supplies from assault ships and land bases. As a multi-engine, dual-piloted, self-deployable, medium lift, vertical take-off and landing tilt-rotor aircraft, it is deployed for combat support, combat service support, and Special Operations missions all over the world.