U.S. Army Officially Names Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft MV-75 Cheyenne II
Key Takeaways
- ▸The MV-75 has been officially named Cheyenne II, honoring the Northern Cheyenne and Cheyenne & Arapaho tribes in recognition of Native American heritage and military service
- ▸The aircraft combines exceptional range, speed, and lethality with multi-mission adaptability, enabling Army commanders to mass combat power while reducing exposure in contested environments
- ▸The platform features modular design allowing it to evolve with future battlefield demands, representing a transformational advancement for Army Aviation capabilities
Summary
Bell Textron Inc. announced that the U.S. Army has officially designated the MV-75 as the Cheyenne II, honoring the heritage of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Montana and the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes in Oklahoma. The designation follows the Army's tradition of naming aircraft after Native American tribes, with the "MV" designation signifying multi-mission vertical takeoff capability and "75" commemorating the Army's founding year of 1775.
The Cheyenne II represents a transformational capability for Army Aviation, combining speed, range, lethality, and multi-mission adaptability to provide commanders with rapid deployment options while reducing exposure in contested environments. The aircraft features a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that ensures the platform can evolve with modern battlefield demands. Bell and the Army remain on schedule for delivery of the first test aircraft as assembly and production accelerate.
The naming milestone reflects a shared commitment between Bell and the Army to field this next-generation capability, drawing parallels between the warrior ethos of the Cheyenne tribes—characterized by resilience, adaptability, and determination—and the advanced capabilities the MV-75 Cheyenne II will bring to future military operations.
- Bell Textron and the U.S. Army remain on schedule for first test aircraft delivery with production acceleration underway
