MV-75 Tiltrotor Aircraft

Full Specifications

Bell MV-75 Tiltrotor Aircraft for Future Army Air Assault

The MV-75 tiltrotor aircraft is the US Army next generation air assault platform, designed to replace the UH-60 Black Hawk. Built for future high threat battlefields, it blends helicopter style vertical lift with fixed wing cruise speed. The goal is simple, move troops farther and faster while reducing exposure to enemy fire.

Manufacturer

The MV-75 is developed by Bell Textron under the US Army Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program. Bell was selected in 2022 after competing designs from multiple manufacturers. The aircraft is based on Bell’s tiltrotor experience from the V-22 and V-280 programs, but optimized for Army operations rather than Marine expeditionary use.

Speed and Range

Speed and reach are the core strengths of the MV-75. The aircraft is expected to cruise at around 280 knots, far faster than legacy helicopters. Its combat radius is projected to exceed 250 nautical miles, with ferry range reaching roughly 500 nautical miles. This allows air assault units to operate from safer distances and still hit deep objectives.

Cost / Price

Exact pricing remains under development, but current US Army planning estimates place unit cost around 35 to 40 million dollars per aircraft. Costs may change as production ramps up and mission systems are finalized.

Operational Role and Technology

The MV-75 is designed for troop transport, medical evacuation, resupply, and special operations support. It features fly by wire controls, advanced navigation systems, reduced maintenance design, and full night and adverse weather capability. While not a stealth aircraft, survivability is improved through speed, range, and modern defensive systems.