The $1.643 billion contract awarded to Bell will provide logistical support and maintenance for the entire fleet of V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft operated by various U.S. forces.
As published by the Department of Defense, a total of 228 Ospreys of the Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22B, Navy (USN) CMV-22 and Air Force (USAF) CV-22 models are involved.
Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (97%); and Ridley Park, Pennsylvania (3%). Work is expected to be completed by December 2026.
The Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey is an assault transport for troops, equipment and supplies, capable of operating from ships in amphibious assault operations or from expeditionary airfields ashore.
The USN CMV-22B replaces the C-2A Greyhound for the Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) mission. Its mission is to transport high-priority personnel, supplies and cargo from shore bases to aircraft carriers at sea.
Finally, the CV-22 is the U.S. Air Force variant for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The Air Force CV-22B’s mission is to conduct long-range special operations missions. It is equipped with supplemental fuel tanks and terrain-following radar.
