V-22 Rotorcraft Filter Boost To Battle Brownout Conditions

Credit: Bell-Boeing
With last year’s fatal MV-22B training accident a stark reminder of the dangers of prolonged hovering and power loss in a tiltrotor during brownout conditions, Bell-Boeing is seeking to accelerate introduction of a newly developed, engine-protecting, barrier-type air filtration system. Tests of a...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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