How does the V-22 Osprey make a forced landing?

This is an interesting question. I tweaked its wording a bit based on the details provided. read more

Boeing’s V-22 Osprey 2010 Guidebook states: “Myth: The V-22 is unsafe because it can’t autorotate. “Fact: 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. read more

Okay -- that's the "what." The "how" you actually asked about is a lot more complicated. A picture being worth a thousand words, let me first refer you to a Web page that offers a really clear, illustrated overview of what these controls actually do: V-22 Osprey. Take a look, then circle back here. read more

The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-mission, tiltrotor military aircraft with both vertical takeoff and landing , and short takeoff and landing capabilities. It is designed to combine the functionality of a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft. read more