Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey Fleet Surpasses
500,000 Flight Hours
The V-22 fleet of tiltrotor aircraft built by
Bell Textron and Boeing has topped the 500,000 flight hour
milestone.
More than 375 Ospreys logged the hours, including the
U.S. Air Force CV-22 and the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22.
“The V-22 provides unmatched capability for the
U.S. Marines and U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command,” said
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Matthew Kelly, V-22 Joint Program Manager.
“The platform’s influence on our nation’s defense is seen through
its extensive operational and humanitarian impact across the
globe.”
The V-22 Osprey is the world’s only production
tiltrotor aircraft. The aircraft was most recently deployed to assist
relief efforts in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.
“Since delivery of the first V-22 aircraft, Bell
Boeing has ensured that our men and women in uniform have this
indispensable asset available to protect heroes and save lives,”
said Kristin Houston, vice president, Boeing Tiltrotor Programs
and director, Bell Boeing V-22 Program.
Bell Boeing supports V-22 readiness through a
comprehensive sustainment effort that includes maintenance,
training, on-site field representatives and data analytics.
Bell
Boeing is also working with the V-22 program office on several
efforts to improve V-22 readiness. The Marines’ Common
Configuration Readiness and Modernization program (CC-RAM), the
Air Force’s configuration reducing modification plan, and nacelle
wiring and structure improvements are expected to increase
readiness of the V-22 fleet.
“V-22 is one of the highest demand platforms in
the Department of Defense. This achievement is a great testament
to the Marines and Air Commandos operating this platform in all
environments,” said Chris Gehler, Bell V-22 vice president and
Bell Boeing deputy program director. “We are committed to
providing unparalleled support to our partners by steadily
improving Osprey readiness and capabilities now and in the
future.”
Since 2007, the V-22 has continuously served the
Marines and Navy, as well as Air Force Special Operations. A third
variant, the CMV-22, is scheduled to join the U.S. Navy fleet in
2020.
U.S. Marine Corps Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey Aerial Display @ Farnborough 2012 - HD
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey Flying Display
@ Singapore Airshow 2014 - HD
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