Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 17, 2003) -- A U.S. Marine Crops MV-22 Osprey
lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Osprey
is a multi-engine, dual-piloted, self-deployable, medium lift, vertical
takeoff and landing (VTOL) tilt rotor aircraft designed for combat,
combat support, combat service support, and Special Operations missions
worldwide. Still under development, the MV-22 variant is scheduled to
replace the Corps' aged fleet of CH-46E and CH-53D medium lift
helicopters. Bataan is underway conducting scheduled training in the
Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class
Brandy Tilbury. (RELEASED)
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