How the V-22 Osprey's crash history earned it the nickname of 'the widow-maker'

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• The V-22 Osprey is a troop transport with a helicopter's versatility and a turboprop's speed.
• But the V-22 has crashed several times since becoming operational in 2007, killing over 50 people.
• The tiltrotor's troubled safety record and recent accidents have led to restricted operations.

The V-22 Osprey is a unique tiltrotor aircraft that operates as a hybrid between a helicopter and a fixed-wing aircraft.