Italeri 2622 V-22 OSPREY (1/48) – Plastic Model Aircraft Kit

Italeri 2622 V-22 OSPREY in 1/48 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit that allows modellers to recreate one of the most innovative aircraft of the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries. This product from the renowned Italian company is characterized by a high level of detail and excellent reproduction of the original.

• Scale: 1/48
• Countries of service: United States of America (USA), Spain, Japan
• Period of service: Contemporary times (from the 2000s to the present), participation in conflicts in the Middle East and humanitarian missions
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Catalogue number: Italeri 2622

Historical Description

Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is a military multirole aircraft developed jointly by Bell Helicopter and Boeing. It is an innovative tiltrotor aircraft combining the vertical take-off and landing capabilities of a helicopter with the speed and range of a turboprop plane. The Osprey is primarily used by the United States Marine Corps, and also by the US Air Force and the US Navy. It saw its combat debut during missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as in numerous humanitarian operations. It replaced transport aircraft such as the CH-46 Sea Knight, offering a much greater range and speed. This aircraft is capable of rapidly transporting troops and equipment even to remote, hard-to-reach landing zones.

Features of the Italeri 2622 V-22 OSPREY model

The Italeri model in 1:48 scale faithfully reproduces the distinctive shape of the Osprey, including movable tiltrotor propellers, a detailed cockpit, a cargo compartment, and an extensive decal set allowing you to apply markings for several versions used by the US Marine Corps or US Air Force. The high quality of the kit parts ensures precise fit and satisfaction during assembly. The product does not include glue or paints – these are available separately.

Recommendation and difficulty level

We recommend the Italeri 2622 V-22 OSPREY both to enthusiasts of modern military aviation and collectors of American aircraft models. The model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers, for whom the difficulty level is assessed as 3 on a 5-point scale. It’s an excellent choice for developing assembly and painting techniques for modern combat machines.