What happens when an engine fails?
The V-22 design includes enough engine power to fly the aircraft on one engine. The design also includes a transmission connection between engines (think long.cross-wing drive shaft). As a result, the loss of one engine is not a catastrophic failure. The aircraft is designed to fly normally on one engine, just as are all other twin engine aircraft. The same kinds of limitations apply as might apply with a conventional twin engine aircraft. Specifically, the loss of an engine will entail some loss of performance and reduction in range. However, the aircraft is designed to land safely at an unprepared field if necessary. Most conventional twin-engine aircraft cannot do that.
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