MV-22 Osprey Using Its GAU-17 Minigun Weapon System

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. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tenley Long

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Derivative works: Military Archive

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