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U.S. Army Unveils Cheyenne II Assault Aircraft for 2027

4/15/2026

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The U.S. Army named its next-generation assault aircraft Cheyenne II, honoring the Northern Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes.
The Bell MV-75 tiltrotor is designed for the Pacific theater, capable of over 300 mph and carrying 14 soldiers or 10,000 pounds.
The Army aims to field Cheyenne II by 2027.
Supply chain or budget constraints could delay production while the Army keeps Black Hawk helicopters in service.

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The U.S. Army named its next-generation assault aircraft Cheyenne II, honoring the Northern Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes.
The Bell MV-75 tiltrotor is designed for the Pacific theater, capable of over 300 mph and carrying 14 soldiers or 10,000 pounds.
The Army aims to field Cheyenne II by 2027.
Supply chain or budget constraints could delay production while the Army keeps Black Hawk helicopters in service.