Editing Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey (section)

===U.S. Navy===
[[File:Bell-Boeing CMV-22B Osprey of VRM-30 in flight over the Pacific Ocean on 17 August 2023 (230817-N-TD381-2097).jpg|thumb|left|United States Navy CMV-22B]]


The V-22 program originally included Navy 48 HV-22s, but none were ordered.<ref name=V-22_CRS_RL31384/> In 2009, it was proposed that it replace the [[Grumman C-2 Greyhound|C-2 Greyhound]] for carrier onboard delivery (COD) duties. One advantage of the V-22 is the ability to deliver supplies and people between non-carrier ships beyond helicopter range.<ref>Tilghman, Andrew. [http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/09/navy_osprey_092009w/ "Tilt-rotor helicopter still looking for mission"]. ''Navy Times'', 20 September 2009.</ref><ref>Thompson, Loren B. [http://www.lexingtoninstitute.org/v-for-versatility-osprey-reaches-for-new-missions?a=1&c=1129 {{"'}}V' For Versatility: Osprey Reaches For New Missions"]. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410205759/http://www.lexingtoninstitute.org/v-for-versatility-osprey-reaches-for-new-missions?a=1&c=1129 |date=10 April 2010}} Lexington Institute, 29 March 2010.</ref> Proponents said that it is capable of similar speed, payload capacity, and lift performance to the C-2, and can carry greater payloads over short ranges, up to 20,000&nbsp;lb, including suspended external loads. The C-2 can only deliver cargo to carriers, requiring further distribution to smaller vessels via helicopters, while the V-22 is certified for operating upon amphibious ships, aircraft carriers, and logistics ships. It could also take some helicopter roles by fitting a 600&nbsp;lb hoist to the ramp and a cabin configuration for 12 non-ambulatory patients and 5 seats for medical attendants.<ref>[http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/the-future-cod-aircraft-contenders-the-bell-boeing-v-22/ The Future COD Aircraft Contenders: The Bell Boeing V-22] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806120453/http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/the-future-cod-aircraft-contenders-the-bell-boeing-v-22/ |date=6 August 2013}} – Defensemedianetwork.com, 2 August 2013</ref> Bell and P&W designed a frame for the V-22 to transport the [[Pratt & Whitney F135]] engine of the F-35.<ref name=iaf12>[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/heli-expo-israel-could-double-v-22-order-size-bell-396274/ Israel could double V-22 order size, Bell says] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140315231557/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/heli-expo-israel-could-double-v-22-order-size-bell-396274/ |date=15 March 2014}} – Flightglobal.com, 25 February 2014</ref>

On 5 January 2015, the Navy and USMC signed a memorandum of understanding to buy the V-22 for the COD mission.<ref>[http://breakingdefense.com/2015/02/navy-2016-budget-funds-v-22-cod-buy-carrier-refuel/ Navy 2016 Budget Funds V-22 COD Buy, Carrier Refuel] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150510121357/http://breakingdefense.com/2015/02/navy-2016-budget-funds-v-22-cod-buy-carrier-refuel/ |date=10 May 2015}} – Breakingdefense.com, 2 February 2015</ref> Initially designated HV-22, four aircraft were bought each year from 2018 to 2020.<ref>[http://news.usni.org/2015/01/13/navy-selects-bell-boeing-osprey-next-carrier-delivery-aircraft Navy and Marines Sign MOU for Bell-Boeing Osprey to be Next Carrier Delivery Aircraft] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118201328/http://news.usni.org/2015/01/13/navy-selects-bell-boeing-osprey-next-carrier-delivery-aircraft |date=18 January 2015}} – News.USNI.org, 13 January 2015</ref> It incorporates an extended-range fuel system for an {{convert|1150|nmi|mi km|abbr=on}} unrefueled range, a high-frequency radio for over-the-horizon communications, and a public address system to communicate with passengers;<ref>[http://news.usni.org/2015/04/02/navair-details-changes-in-navy-v-22-osprey-variant "NAVAIR Details Changes in Navy V-22 Osprey Variant"]. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403194809/http://news.usni.org/2015/04/02/navair-details-changes-in-navy-v-22-osprey-variant |date=3 April 2015}} News.USNI.org, 2 April 2015.</ref><ref>[https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/bell-boeing-begin-designing-cmv-22b-with-151-millio-423786/ Bell-Boeing begin designing CMV-22B with $151 million contract] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416134324/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/bell-boeing-begin-designing-cmv-22b-with-151-millio-423786/ |date=16 April 2016}} – Flightglobal.com, 1 April 2016</ref> the range increase comes from extra fuel bladders<ref>[https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/bell-boeing-begins-designing-cmv-22b-with-151-milli-423786/ Bell-Boeing begins designing CMV-22B with $151 million contract] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107104540/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/bell-boeing-begins-designing-cmv-22b-with-151-milli-423786/ |date=7 November 2016}} – Flightglobal.com, 1 April 2016</ref> in larger external [[sponson]]s, the only external difference from other variants. Its primary mission is long-range logistics; other conceivable missions include personnel recovery and special warfare.<ref>[http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2016/december-2016-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4740-u-s-navy-orders-long-lead-components-for-6-cmv-22b-osprey-from-bell-boeing.html U.S. Navy Orders Long-Lead Components for 6 CMV-22B Osprey From Bell Boeing] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170711142020/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2016/december-2016-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4740-u-s-navy-orders-long-lead-components-for-6-cmv-22b-osprey-from-bell-boeing.html |date=11 July 2017}} – Navyrecognition.com, 29 December 2016</ref> In February 2016, the Navy officially designated it the ''CMV-22B''.<ref name="navair3feb16">[http://www.navair.navy.mil/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.NAVAIRNewsStory&id=6176 V-22 Navy variant receives official designation] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303045225/http://www.navair.navy.mil/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.NAVAIRNewsStory&id=6176 |date=3 March 2016}} – United States Navy, 3 February 2016</ref> The Navy's [[Program of Record]] originally called for 48 aircraft, but it was later determined that only 44 were required. Production began in FY 2018, and deliveries started in 2020.<ref name="flightglobal.com">[https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-navy-reveals-cmv-22b-as-long-range-osprey-designa-421620/ US Navy reveals CMV-22B as long-range Osprey designation] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160209033634/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-navy-reveals-cmv-22b-as-long-range-osprey-designa-421620/ |date=9 February 2016}} – Flightglobal.com, 4 February 2016.</ref><ref name="news.usni.org">[http://news.usni.org/2016/02/05/navys-osprey-will-be-called-cmv-22b-procurement-to-begin-in-fy-2018 Navy's Osprey Will Be Called CMV-22B; Procurement To Begin In FY 2018] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207102148/http://news.usni.org/2016/02/05/navys-osprey-will-be-called-cmv-22b-procurement-to-begin-in-fy-2018 |date=7 February 2016}} – News.USNI.org, 5 February 2016.</ref>

The Navy ordered the first 39 CMV-22Bs in June 2018; initial operating capability was achieved in 2021, with fielding to the fleet by the mid-2020s.<ref>[https://news.usni.org/2018/07/02/navy-awards-bell-boeing-4-2-billion-contract-modification-for-74-v-22-osprey-tiltrotor-aircraft Navy Buys First V-22 CODs as Part of $4.2B Award to Bell-Boeing] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704005937/https://news.usni.org/2018/07/02/navy-awards-bell-boeing-4-2-billion-contract-modification-for-74-v-22-osprey-tiltrotor-aircraft |date=4 July 2018}}. ''USNI News''. 2 July 2018.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=CMV-22B Osprey |url=https://www.navair.navy.mil/product/CMV-22B-Osprey |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603073841/https://www.navair.navy.mil/product/CMV-22B-Osprey |archive-date=3 June 2023 |access-date=30 August 2023 |website=Naval Air Systems Command}}</ref> The first CMV-22B made its initial flight in December 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bellflight.com/en-US/186206-bell-boeing-host-first-reveal-ceremony-for-cmv-22b-osprey|title=Bell Boeing Host First Reveal Ceremony for CMV-22B Osprey|date=7 February 2020|work=Press Release|publisher=News.bellflight.com|access-date=9 February 2020|archive-date=14 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514114115/https://news.bellflight.com/en-US/186206-bell-boeing-host-first-reveal-ceremony-for-cmv-22b-osprey|url-status=live}}</ref> The first deployment began in summer 2021 aboard USS ''Carl Vinson''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Navy's V-22 Achieves Initial Operational Capability Designation |url=https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/2940299/navys-v-22-achieves-initial-operational-capability-designation/#:~:text=This%20past%20summer%20marked%20the,E%2D2D%20Advanced%20Hawkeye%20squadrons. |website=United States Navy |access-date=23 June 2022 |archive-date=23 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623183716/https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/2940299/navys-v-22-achieves-initial-operational-capability-designation/#:~:text=This%20past%20summer%20marked%20the,E%2D2D%20Advanced%20Hawkeye%20squadrons. |url-status=live}}</ref> The Navy is planning an upgraded gearbox for their CMV-22B.<ref name=":4" />