The Dream Machine: The Untold History of the Notorious V-22 Osprey Free Audiobook Download by Richard Whittle
The V-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that is used for carrying troops and supplies. The object of the book is to tell the story of this plane, which has been criticized in many different ways. It was designed by Boeing and Bell Helicopter, but it was built with an engine that had never been used before and involved a lot of controversy. Whittle outlines many of the critiques and controversies the plane has faced in its lifetime throughout his book, like how it's too loud and looks ugly.
The V-22 Osprey was a tiltrotor aircraft that was developed for the United States military. It has two rotors, one on top and one on the bottom. The design is versatile, able to take off vertically or horizontally like a helicopter and fly like an airplane. It was originally designed in 1957 to be used for combat purposes in Vietnam but was soon repurposed for the United States Marine Corps in order to perform different missions such as troop transport, cargo transport, search and rescue, and reconnaissance. This new capability allowed the U.S Military to deploy troops anywhere at any time without having to land on foreign soil.
The V-22 Osprey is more commonly known as the Osprey, a military vehicle that travels on both land and water. The aircraft was created specifically to transport both troops and equipment over long distances. Originally, the V-22 was designed for the United States Marine Corps. During development, however, it became clear that the limitations of helicopters would not be able to carry large amounts of supplies into war zones. As a result, the project was scrapped and eventually resurrected with a much different purpose: transportation of troops and equipment in difficult situations where air transportation would be too dangerous or impossible.
The V-22 Osprey is a unique aircraft that can take off and land vertically. It was initially developed for the U.S. Military, but was soon under fire and withdrew from service. The Dream Machine: The Untold History of the Notorious V-22 Osprey narrated by Kevin Foley is an audiobook that tells the story of how this aircraft came to be, as well as its scientific achievements in design and operation.
The V-22 Osprey is usually associated with the military and its role in the Iraq War. Kevin Foley, narrator of The Dream Machine by Richard Whittle, looks at this aircraft through a different lens. Foley discusses the criticisms that plagued the V-22's development, focusing his attention on how it was originally intended to save places like Vietnam from being overrun by American troops. However, he says that once it was realized that taking over Vietnam would be impossible for America, the Osprey was repurposed for other purposes (and has also been used in humanitarian missions).
It was a day in late January when the U.S. military deployed the V-22 Osprey for the first time anywhere in the world. It was a humbling experience, to say the least. The military did not know if this "giant leap in military aviation history" would work out or not. They were hesitant and unsure of what they had created, but they knew it would be worth a try and they needed to get their hands on one as soon as possible.
Published Date | 2010-04-27 |
Duration | 18 hours 30 minutes |
Author | Richard Whittle |
Narrated | Kevin Foley |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Science & Technology |
Parent Category | Technology & Engineering, Military |