Collins Aerospace partnering with Bell on MV-75

Army introduces MV-75 as Cheyenne II, won't commit to first flight, production dates

“It’s going to happen when it’s going to happen,” Maj. Gen. Clair Gill told reporters when asked about expected timeline milestones for the new aircraft.

Collins Aerospace partnering with Bell on MV-75

The RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace will partner with Bell Textron on the Army’s MV-75 aircraft program, the companies announced this morning. Collins has been awarded contracts to provide five critical systems for the MV-75, according to a press release. The systems are: Main power generation Interconnect drive system SmartProbe air data system Cockpit seating Ice protection system MV-75 will ultimately replace the Black Hawk helicopter star…

Collins Aerospace to provide five Bell MV-75 FLRAA systems

RTX’s Collins Aerospace has been selected by Bell to supply five onboard systems for the US Army’s MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), the next-generation tiltrotor set to replace more than 2,000 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters over the coming decades.  The contracts, announced on April 13, 2026, cover main power generation, an interconnect drive system, the SmartProbe air data system, cockpit seating, and an ice protection system. Co…

RTX’s Collins Aerospace selected by Bell to supply five key systems for U.S. Army’s MV-75 FLRAA aircraft

Collins Aerospace will supply systems including main power generation, an interconnect drive system, the SmartProbe air data system, cockpit seating and an ice protection system. Several of these systems will be delivered through commercial acquisition authorities, according to the company. “The Army’s new generation of rotorcraft needs to fly farther and faster, and we’re committed to helping Bell accelerate delivery of that advanced performanc…