MV-75 Cheyenne
Proud to Introduce MV-75 Cheyenne
The U.S. Army has officially named the MV-75 Cheyenne, a tribute to the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes known for adaptability, endurance and a fierce warrior ethos. The MV-75 Cheyenne reflects these traits as it transforms battlefield geometry and accelerates the Army’s next generation of capability.
Multi-Mission Capability for the Warfighter
The MV‑75 strengthens every mission soldiers execute - speed and range cut medevac timelines to save lives, deliver long‑range assault forces from safer launch points, and bring agility to humanitarian operations in the toughest terrain. Its endurance supports tactical resupply across dispersed units, while dependable transport keeps troops moving at the speed commanders require equipping soldiers with the decisive advantage when it matters most.
Speed That Drives Strategic Maneuver
With cruise speeds twice as fast as conventional rotorcraft, the MV-75 compresses enemy reaction time, expands reach, reduces exposure in contested environments, and gets soldiers where they need to be before threats can adapt. This is more than faster flight; it is operational maneuver at theater scale. Commanders gain the initiative and troops arrive faster. Speed becomes survivability, deterrence, and decisive advantage.
Extending Operational Reach
With long range assault capability far surpassing today’s rotorcraft, the MV-75 enables forces to launch from positions of advantage and operate across larger, more dispersed and complex battlefields with fewer stops and fewer risks. Greater endurance strengthens flexibility, reduces dependence on vulnerable forward sites, and gives commanders options previously out of reach. It empowers troops with reach that changes what’s possible in the next fight.
Reliability Engineered into Every Mission
The MV-75 is the Army’s pathfinder for building weapon systems that stay in the fight longer, sustain more efficiently, and upgrade without disruption. Its digital backbone, modular design, and predictive diagnostics reduce maintenance, increase readiness, and accelerate upgradability—giving soldiers a multi-mission aircraft that evolves with the fight. With reliability designed from day one, units stay equipped, supported, and prepared for what comes next.
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Acceleration
Putting capability into the hands of the warfighter. Reaching further, faster. Bell and the U.S. Army are advancing the FLRAA program to deliver cutting-edge vertical lift capabilities. This reflects a shared commitment to innovation and agility, ensuring mission success with precision and reliability. The MV-75 is shaping the future of defense to meet the evolving needs of the warfighter.
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Transformational
The MV-75 represents a transformational leap in Army aviation. Built with MOSA, an Open-Architecture Digital Backbone, the MV-75 offers effective on-demand integrations of new mission system equipment, paving the way for reliable, quick and cost-effective technology adaptability. Learn more about this transformational capability.
From our Factories to the Front Lines
Team Cheyenne consists of an elite coalition of world-class industrial partners. Their expertise in advanced technology and robust industrial processes seamlessly converge to mitigate technical risks, bolster survivability, and amplify lethality of the transformational Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) weapon system.
Missions
Long-Range Assault
MV-75 revolutionizes Army overmatch with over twice the range and speed than the current fleet. The only long-range assault solution with the ability to maneuver ground forces at ranges and speeds required for multi-domain operations.
Utility
Bell's advanced MV-75 weapons systems revolutionize Army overmatch with greater long-range capabilities and more sustainable manufacturing than the current fleet. Get greater utility with versatile agility at the X, rapid ingress and egress and unmatched speed to aid ground support and protect the soldiers in each aircraft.
MEDEVAC
When a soldier is injured, every second matters. The MV-75 is the only future long-range weapons system to enhance soldier safety and mission effectiveness in all complex domains.
Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Relief
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Built for rapid response and enhanced maneuverability, MV-75 is ready to support during humanitarian crises and disasters. The aircraft brings unprecedented speed, range, agility and versatility to ensure vertical lift mission success.
MV-75 revolutionizes Army overmatch with over twice the range and speed than the current fleet. The only long-range assault solution with the ability to maneuver ground forces at ranges and speeds required for multi-domain operations.
Bell's advanced MV-75 weapons systems revolutionize Army overmatch with greater long-range capabilities and more sustainable manufacturing than the current fleet. Get greater utility with versatile agility at the X, rapid ingress and egress and unmatched speed to aid ground support and protect the soldiers in each aircraft.
When a soldier is injured, every second matters. The MV-75 is the only future long-range weapons system to enhance soldier safety and mission effectiveness in all complex domains.
Built for rapid response and enhanced maneuverability, MV-75 is ready to support during humanitarian crises and disasters. The aircraft brings unprecedented speed, range, agility and versatility to ensure vertical lift mission success.
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MV-75: Transforming Army Aviation
The U.S. Army has chosen Bell’s V-280 for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program and officially designated as MV-75. The “MV” stands for Multi-Mission Vertical Takeoff and the number “75” honors their birth year, 1775.
In December 2022, the U.S. Army down selected the Bell V-280 for the FLRAA program, modernizing Army aviation for decades to come. Bell is ready to equip our soldiers with the speed and range to compete and win in an ever-changing battlefield.
May 2025
Official designation revealed: MV-75 FLRAA
Aug 2024
FLRAA achieves Milestone B
Dec 2022
U.S. Army selects V-280 as the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)
Dec 2020
V-280 surpasses 200 flight hours, 159 flights, and 10+ Army pilot evaluations
Dec 2019
Demonstrates autonomous flight capabilities
Feb 2018
First U.S. Army test pilot flies the V-280
Dec 2017
First flight of the V-280 Valor
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