U.S. MV-22B Osprey Lands on Turkish Navy’s TCG Anadolu Amphibious Assault Drone Carrier | Aviation

Interestingly, Turkish reports identified the Osprey among one of the ‘NATO aircraft’ that can operate from the Anadolu since its elevators were designed for the purpose.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey landed on Turkish amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu on Aug. 15, 2024, the U.S. military revealed on Aug. 26. The operation was part of “bilateral exercises” between the Turkish Navy and the NAVEUR-NAVAF (U.S. Naval Forces-Africa) in the Mediterranean Sea. Held between Aug. 13 to Aug. 17 as per Turkish reports, the drills come against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in the middle east.

However, such a landing, especially of the distinctive tilt-rotor Osprey, has not been reported before on the Turkish warship, which has been designated as a dedicated drone carrier.

A video showed the Osprey coming into land sideways on the Anadolu, before it was fastened onto the deck. The tilt-rotor helicopter took off after that. Turkish sailors and crews were also instructed by Aviation…