US Edition
How the MV-75 Cheyenne II Is Pushing the Service to Re-Think Its Aviation Lineup
4 Articles
4 Articles
The MV-75 Cheyenne II embodies these values, adds the manufacturer, “as it becomes the centerpiece of the Army’s long-range air assault mission.” The adoption of an official name for the new aircraft “is an important milestone that comes just as we are accelerating assembly and production to deliver the MV-75’s capability to fighters faster,” explains Bell’s FLRAA Vice President Ryan Ehinger. Five years in advanceBell Textron plans to begin deli…
Army’s Next-Gen Aircraft Named ‘Cheyenne II’
Army’s Next-Gen Aircraft Named ‘Cheyenne II’ jlieberher Fri, 04/17/2026 - 12:13 The Army’s next-generation aircraft will carry the Native American name “Cheyenne II,” the service announced April 15. The MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft is the Army’s next-generation multirole vertical lift aircraft. It is one of the Army’s top modernization priorities and is slated to replace part of the service’s Black Hawk fleet. Army officials announce…
A mighty fine machine: the Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II. The Bell MV-75 looks like a successor to the tilt-rotor V-22 Osprey, but it isn't, as the latter is considerably heavier and larger, and was therefore built more as a heavy transport aircraft. However, the aircraft will eventually replace the legendary Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk. Yesterday, the aircraft was christened the MV-75 Cheyenne II, and the original name Bell V-280 Valor disappears from t…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
