Cobi 5836 - Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey

The Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey is a fascinating and futuristic combination of helicopter and airplane. The tiltrotor was the first multi-role short takeoff and landing aircraft. Its extraordinary properties are due to the rotating propulsion system. The engine nacelles with 12-meter diameter rotors can rotate during flight. Thanks to this solution, the aircraft can take off and land like a helicopter and, after changing the position of the engines, transition to horizontal flight. By rotating the propulsion nacelles 45 degrees, both short takeoffs and landings are possible, similar to STOL aircraft. The Osprey was jointly developed by Bell Helicopter Textron, which produces wings, engine nacelles with Rolls-Royce engines, rotors, propulsion system, tail control surfaces, and loading ramp, and the Boeing Company, which produces the fuselage, cockpit, avionics, and controls. The company that manufactures the Osprey is called Bell-Boeing. Thanks to its extraordinary capabilities, the V-22 Osprey has been used in the equipment of the United States Marine Corps, the United States Navy, and other services, with the sole exception of the United States Army. It is used in missions all over the world. The Osprey has made its mark in the Middle East and Afghanistan. The first foreign user of the V-22 was Japan.

The COBI model of the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey was released under license from the American combat helicopter manufacturer, Bell Helicopter Textron. Developed at a 1:48 scale to match the rest of the Armed Forces collection, the model consists of 1,090 elements and includes two figures representing the pilots in distinctive uniforms. The model is 390 mm long and 500 mm wide! Completely new elements have been developed for the set, making our model even better! Numerous detailed prints capture the look of the characteristic test paint. The model's most important functions are the propeller nacelles, which can be positioned in different positions, rotating rotor blades, opening cockpit doors with ladders, access to the cockpit and the ability to place figures there, and an opening rear cargo hatch. This amazing tiltrotor is the perfect set for collectors and fans of military, aviation, and history.