MV-75 Long-Range Assault Aircraft LRAA
The MV-75, is expected to fly in 2026 and begin fielding in 2030. Designed with assault and medevac capabilities, the MV-75 is “twice as fast, twice as far,” in relation to the UH-60 Black Hawk. The MV-75 is the Army’s next-generation multi-role vertical lift aircraft, designed to double the range and speed of today’s air assault capabilities. It is engineered to surpass legacy rotorcraft such as the UH-60 Black Hawk, incorporating cutting-edge technology to enhance maneuverability, survivability and mission adaptability.
The 101st Airborne Division has been America’s first strike force, known for its ability to deploy rapidly, fight fiercely and win decisively. The MV-75 ensures that tradition continues, giving the Screaming Eagles unmatched flexibility to assault deep into enemy territory, seize critical objectives and sustain dominance in contested environments. "The MV-75 represents a bold leap toward the future of vertical envelopment,” said Brig. Gen. Travis McIntosh, deputy commanding general for support, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). “For the 101st Air Assault Division — born of legacy, fueled by innovation — this aircraft is not just a machine. It's a promise: that when America needs Screaming Eagles we will be ready to strike anywhere in the world with twice the range and twice the speed of what we have today."
Designed to complement the Army’s current fleet of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, FLRAA will give combat aviation brigades and special operations aviation units a survivable, long-range, high-speed platform capable of operating in contested environments. Nicknamed “twice as far, twice as fast,” the aircraft’s extended reach and standoff capability will enhance tactical maneuvering over operational and strategic distances.
A key enabler of the program is the deliberate integration of a Modular Open Systems Approach in FLRAA’s design, acquisition and sustainment strategy. This approach allows for faster fielding of threat-driven capabilities, while also promoting affordability and mission system commonality across platforms throughout the aircraft’s lifecycle.
“The Army is committed to delivering the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. It will provide the speed, range and endurance needed to conduct air assault, MEDEVAC and resupply missions for future large-scale combat operations,” said Brig. Gen. David Phillips, program executive officer for aviation. “We’re all looking forward to seeing the incredible impact the MV-75 will have on the Soldiers of tomorrow.”
“This is an important milestone as we work toward delivering the next generation of tactical assault and utility aircraft,” said Col. Jeffrey Poquette, FLRAA project manager. “I’m incredibly proud of the entire team and our aviation enterprise partners, who continue to work tirelessly to ensure the Army delivers a transformational vertical lift capability that supports our modernization goals. We are excited to now have an official MDS designator for the FLRAA prototypes.”
Initiated in 2019, the FLRAA program is part of the Army’s broader Future Vertical Lift modernization portfolio and aims to replace a portion of the current assault and utility helicopter fleet. It represents a critical step in delivering a modernized, threat-responsive vertical lift solution for multi-domain operations.
The Army continued to implement acquisition reforms authorized by Congress to streamline processes and increase efficiency. As part of the Army’s overall aviation modernization strategy, FLRAA will ensure continued dominance in the lower tier of the air domain — often referred to as the “air-ground littoral” — and provide commanders and Soldiers with the advanced capabilities required for success in future conflicts.
As the Army advanced toward fielding the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, FLRAA, Army aviators gained hands-on experience with tiltrotor technology through familiarization flights in the MV-22 Osprey. The initiative is part of a broader effort to build a foundational knowledge base for the Army’s MV-75 transition and inform future training and doctrine development. “Through the Army’s FLRAA program, we’ve officially passed milestone B and selected tiltrotor as the next step,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Joshua Baker, training developer in the Directorate of Training and Doctrine, DOTD, at Fort Rucker. “This familiarization is about more than flying. It’s about understanding the entire ecosystem that comes with tiltrotor operations.”
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