The V-22 Osprey Case Study
I. Summary
The V-22 Osprey is an aircraft that is currently used in the military. Its unique design of a tilt rotor system has proven to be useful in different mission in the military. However, the Congressional Research Service (2009) in their study has said that this helicopter has multiple aerodynamic issues. During the service of this aircraft demonstrated mechanical issues that affected the elements of aerodynamic flight and emergencies situations that caused the V-22 program in constant upgrades due unsafe conditions.
II. Problem The V-22 Osprey has several limitations due its performance. In comparison with every other helicopter in the military service, the Osprey has two significant problems. Lack of autorotation capabilities; According to Osprey Guidebook (2010) “The V-22 is a tiltrotor and does not rely on autorotation for a survivable power-out landing. The wide separation of the engines and the ability to drive both rotors with one engine make a power-out landing extremely unlikely”(pag. 26). The second problem is the limited combat maneuverability. Watson (2009) “The V-22 is susceptible in a combat …show more content…
The aircraft consists of tilt-rotor diagonal design that led to have a minimal chance to auto rotate into a safe landing in an event of dual engine shutdown. On the event of dual engine shutdown, the aircraft will crash land if flying in helicopter mode and it will not glide unless is in aircraft mode. Meyer (2003) “The V-22’s lack of an autorotation capability, or even a demonstrated all engine inoperative safe landing capability, remains cause for concern. V-22 fails to meet the ORD threshold requirement for a survivable emergency landing with all engines inoperative from a large portion of its operating envelope” (para.
The V-22 Osprey is an aircraft that is currently used in the military. Its unique design of a tilt rotor system has proven to be useful in different mission in the military. However, the Congressional Research Service (2009) in their study has said that this helicopter has multiple aerodynamic issues. During the service of this aircraft demonstrated mechanical issues that affected the elements of aerodynamic flight and emergencies situations that caused the V-22 program in constant upgrades due unsafe conditions.
II. Problem The V-22 Osprey has several limitations due its performance. In comparison with every other helicopter in the military service, the Osprey has two significant problems. Lack of autorotation capabilities; According to Osprey Guidebook (2010) “The V-22 is a tiltrotor and does not rely on autorotation for a survivable power-out landing. The wide separation of the engines and the ability to drive both rotors with one engine make a power-out landing extremely unlikely”(pag. 26). The second problem is the limited combat maneuverability. Watson (2009) “The V-22 is susceptible in a combat …show more content…
The aircraft consists of tilt-rotor diagonal design that led to have a minimal chance to auto rotate into a safe landing in an event of dual engine shutdown. On the event of dual engine shutdown, the aircraft will crash land if flying in helicopter mode and it will not glide unless is in aircraft mode. Meyer (2003) “The V-22’s lack of an autorotation capability, or even a demonstrated all engine inoperative safe landing capability, remains cause for concern. V-22 fails to meet the ORD threshold requirement for a survivable emergency landing with all engines inoperative from a large portion of its operating envelope” (para.