Which aircraft is a tilt-rotor designed for assault support with a cruise speed of 240 knots and a range of 880 nautical miles?

Which aircraft is a tilt-rotor designed for assault support with a cruise speed of 240 knots and a range of 880 nautical miles?

• A. CH-46 Sea Knight
• B. AV-8B Harrier
• C. MV-22 Osprey
• D. F/A-18 Hornet

Answer: (A)

Tilt-rotor aircraft combine helicopter versatility with airplane-like speed, allowing vertical lift and rapid forward flight. Among these options, the one designed for assault support with about 240 knots of cruise speed and roughly 880 nautical miles of range is the MV-22 Osprey. It’s the Marine Corps’ tilt-rotor transport, built to move troops and equipment quickly from ships to inland areas, offering the long reach and speed needed for assault support missions. The CH-46 Sea Knight is a traditional helicopter with slower speeds and shorter range, not a tilt-rotor. The AV-8B Harrier is a V/STOL jet used for close air support, not a tilt-rotor transport. The F/A-18 Hornet is a carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft, also not a tilt-rotor transport. So, the asset that matches the description is the MV-22 Osprey.

Tilt-rotor aircraft combine helicopter versatility with airplane-like speed, allowing vertical lift and rapid forward flight. Among these options, the one designed for assault support with about 240 knots of cruise speed and roughly 880 nautical miles of range is the MV-22 Osprey. It’s the Marine Corps’ tilt-rotor transport, built to move troops and equipment quickly from ships to inland areas, offering the long reach and speed needed for assault support missions. The CH-46 Sea Knight is a traditional helicopter with slower speeds and shorter range, not a tilt-rotor. The AV-8B Harrier is a V/STOL jet used for close air support, not a tilt-rotor transport. The F/A-18 Hornet is a carrier-based fighter/attack aircraft, also not a tilt-rotor transport. So, the asset that matches the description is the MV-22 Osprey.