🌟 [ 28 ]   MV-22 Osprey Using Its GAU-17 Minigun Weapon System [ @Military Archive ]

The 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. The MV-22B is a variant for the U.S. Marine Corps. The Marine Corps is the lead service in the V-22 s development. The Marine Corps variant is an assault transport for troops, equipment and supplies, capable of operating from ships or expeditionary airfields ashore. 00:00 - U.S. Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade got to train with U.S. Marine Corps Osprey pilots on aircraft familiarization and load training. 01:52 - U.S. Marines conduct defensive weapon system training utilizing the Remote Guardian System on the MV-22B Osprey. The DWS is remotely operated, belly-mounted, retractable, and incorporates a gunner station, targeting sensor and the GAU-17 minigun designed to provide suppressive fire. Proficiency with this weapon system increases the readiness for the Marines. 02:51 - U.S. Marine pilots transport troops and cargo with MV-22 Ospreys onto the San Antonio-class amphibious transportation dock USS New York. Credits: U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Sawyer; U.S. Marine Corps videos by Sgt. Matthew Kirk and Cpl. Eric Tso, Cpl. Mary Kohlmann Thumbnail Credit: U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Sergio RamirezRomero and Sgt. Matthew Kirk The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. Derivative works: Military ArchiveSubscribe Now [ 🔗 Click ‼️ ]

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