Part plane, part helicopter - here's what it's like to fly in the military's quirky MV-22 Osprey

NORTH ISLAND NAVAL AIR STATION, California - The Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey is a beastly primary assault-support aircraft that is part helicopter and part plane.

Ideal for the amphibious Marines, the MV-22B Osprey is designed to execute vertical takeoffs and landings by rotating its engines and propellers vertically, which allows the aircraft to hover (like a helicopter). During flight, the aircraft is capable of rotating its engine and propeller assemblies downwards, which forces all the thrust horizontally (like an airplane).

Departing from the North Island Naval Air Station on Coronado Island, we rode with the Marines in their unique aircraft out to sea before embarking on the amphibious-assault ship USS America.

Here's what it was like to hover, fly, and take on a few G's in an MV-22B Osprey.

Adjust the volume on your device before pressing play on the videos. Video editing by Justin Gmoser.