US Army Designates MV-75 Tiltrotor to Replace Black Hawk by 2030

The U.S. Army has officially designated the Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor as the MV-75, its next-generation assault aircraft intended to replace the UH-60 Black Hawk by the 2030s. The MV-75 combines helicopter-like vertical takeoff and landing capabilities with airplane-like speed and range, capable of cruising over 320 mph and carrying up to 14 soldiers or equivalent cargo. This advancement is part of the Army's Future Vertical Lift program, aiming to modernize its aging helicopter fleet with transformational improvements in speed, range, maneuverability, and multi-mission capability. The 101st Airborne Division's "Screaming Eagles" at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, will be the first unit to receive the aircraft, though full deployment is anticipated around 2030. The Army continues to emphasize modernization and operational reach while also balancing manned aircraft development with increased use of unmanned drones under recent strategic reviews. The MV-75's designation honors the U.S. Army's founding year, 1775, with 'M' for multi-mission and 'V' for vertical takeoff and landing.