Editing Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey (section)

===Refueling capability===
[[File:CV-22 Osprey (29429078350).jpg|thumb|left|CV-22 Osprey connects to a refueling probe]]

Boeing is developing a roll-on/roll-off [[aerial refueling]] kit, which would give the V-22 the ability to refuel other aircraft. Having an aerial refueling capability that can be based on [[Wasp-class amphibious assault ship]]s would increase the F-35B's strike power, removing reliance on refueling assets solely based on large ''Nimitz''-class aircraft carriers or land bases. The roll-on/roll-off kit can also be applicable to [[intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance]] (ISR) functions.<ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-developing-osprey-aerial-refuelling-kit-384446/ Boeing developing Osprey aerial refueling kit] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130825035459/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-developing-osprey-aerial-refuelling-kit-384446/ |date=25 August 2013}} Flightglobal.com, 10 April 2013</ref> Boeing funded a non-functional demonstration on a VMX-22 aircraft; a prototype kit was successfully tested with an F/A-18 on 5 September 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://boeing.mediaroom.com/Bell-Boeing-V-22-Osprey-Deploys-Refueling-Equipment-in-Flight-Test |title= Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey Deploys Refueling Equipment in Flight Test |date= 5 September 2013 |publisher=Boeing |access-date= 4 April 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150410002215/http://boeing.mediaroom.com/Bell-Boeing-V-22-Osprey-Deploys-Refueling-Equipment-in-Flight-Test |archive-date= 10 April 2015 |url-status= live}}</ref>

[[File:USAF CV-22B Osprey 11-0058 and MC-130J Hercules 08-6205 RIAT 2023 01.jpg|thumb|V-22 in refueling operations with a MC-130J Hercules, 2023]]
The high-speed version of the hose/drogue refueling system can be deployed at {{convert|185|knot|mph km/h}} and function at up to {{convert|250|knot|mph km/h}}. A mix of tanks and a roll-on/roll-off bladder house up to {{convert|12000|lb|kg|abbr=on}} of fuel. The ramp must open to extend the hose, then raised once extended. It can refuel rotorcraft, needing a separate drogue used specifically by helicopters and a converted nacelle.<ref>[http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.aspx?plckBlogId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a7b46f4c9-6558-467b-8114-d8e9eaed54a8 "New Pics: MV-22, Hornet in Refueling Tests"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102200438/http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.aspx?plckBlogId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a7b46f4c9-6558-467b-8114-d8e9eaed54a8 |date=2 January 2014}}. Aviationweek.com, 3 September 2013.</ref> Many USMC ground vehicles can run on aviation fuel; a refueling V-22 could service these. In late 2014, it was stated that V-22 tankers could be in use by 2017,<ref>[http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/tech/2014/12/28/v-22-osprey-to-become-a-tanker/20804783/ V-22 to get a tanker option] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229191507/http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/tech/2014/12/28/v-22-osprey-to-become-a-tanker/20804783/ |date=29 December 2014}} – ''[[Sightline Media Group|MilitaryTimes]]'', 28 December 2014.</ref> but contract delays pushed IOC to late 2019.<ref>[https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-marines-set-2019-target-for-osprey-tanker-fit-433899/ US Marines set 2019 target for Osprey tanker fit] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207155246/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-marines-set-2019-target-for-osprey-tanker-fit-433899/ |date=7 February 2017}} – Flightglobal.com, 7 February 2017</ref> As part of a 26 May 2016 contract award to Boeing,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://breakingdefense.com/2016/05/v-22-refueling-contract-highlights-close-ties-to-f-35/ |title=V-22 Refueling Contract Highlights Close Ties To F-35 |last1=Whittle |first1=Richard |date=27 May 2016 |website=breakingdefense.com |publisher=Breaking Media, Inc. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028024015/http://breakingdefense.com/2016/05/v-22-refueling-contract-highlights-close-ties-to-f-35/ |archive-date=28 October 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Cobham plc|Cobham]] was contracted to adapt their FR-300 hose drum unit as used by the KC-130 in October 2016.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dodbuzz.com/2016/10/26/new-system-will-allow-ospreys-refuel-f-35s-flight/ |title=New System Will Allow Ospreys to Refuel F-35s in Flight |last1=Seck |first1=Hope Hodge |date=26 October 2016 |website=dodbuzz.com |publisher=Military.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027130957/http://www.dodbuzz.com/2016/10/26/new-system-will-allow-ospreys-refuel-f-35s-flight/ |archive-date=27 October 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In May 2025, the Navy confirmed that V-22s were not training for aerial refueling missions, and that neither NAVAIR nor the V-22 program office intends to pursue such a capability as there was no interest from the fleet.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rogoway |first=Tyler |date=2025-05-01 |title=Marine MV-22 Ospreys Won't Get Tanker Capability To Refuel F-35Bs Anytime Soon |url=https://www.twz.com/air/mv-22-osprey-will-not-be-getting-tanker-capability-to-refuel-f-35bs |access-date=2025-05-09 |website=The War Zone |language=en-US}}</ref>