The U.S. military's V-22 Osprey preparing for a jump take-off at the Dubai Airshow.
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The U.S. military's V-22 Osprey preparing for a jump take-off at the Dubai Airshow.
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The aircraft has a unique design where the rotors can tilt, giving it the capacity to fly like a helicopter or turboprop plane.
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The aircraft has a unique design where the rotors can tilt, giving it the capacity to fly like a helicopter or turboprop plane.
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The planes have been used by the U.S. marines since 2007 and are currently in action helping humanitarian efforts in the Philippines.
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The planes have been used by the U.S. marines since 2007 and are currently in action helping humanitarian efforts in the Philippines.
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One of the newest planes on the market, Airbus Military's A400M is vying for sales in the competitive heavy airlift sector. The propellers are more than 5m long.
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One of the newest planes on the market, Airbus Military's A400M is vying for sales in the competitive heavy airlift sector. The propellers are more than 5m long.
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With the payload doors open flying around 12,000 feet above the United Arab Emirates.
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With the payload doors open flying around 12,000 feet above the United Arab Emirates.
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The first two aircraft were delivered to the French Air Force in September.
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The first two aircraft were delivered to the French Air Force in September.
Captain Michel Gagneux takes control during the test flight.
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Captain Michel Gagneux takes control during the test flight.
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"It's a real plane for the 21st century," says Eric Isorce (right), pilot and test engineer.
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"It's a real plane for the 21st century," says Eric Isorce (right), pilot and test engineer.
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