MV-75 and Chinese Tiltrotor Specifications Comparison
The following table compares the Bell MV-75, formerly designated V-280 Valor, with China's recently unveiled tiltrotor prototype developed by AVIC and Hafei Aviation. The MV-75 has been selected for the U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program and represents an evolution of tiltrotor technology with fixed nacelles and tilting rotors. China's tiltrotor, which first flew in August 2025, employs a similar design philosophy and marks Beijing's entry into advanced tiltrotor development.1
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Italic text = estimated or projected value
Gray text = unknown or undisclosed
Standard text = confirmed specification
Italic text = estimated or projected value
Gray text = unknown or undisclosed
| Specification | MV-75 (USA) | Chinese Tiltrotor (PRC) |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | MV-75 (formerly V-280 Valor, YMV-75A)2 | Unknown; referred to as HAIG or AVIC tiltrotor |
| Developer | Bell Helicopter (Textron) | Hafei Aviation Industry / Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (AVIC) |
| Primary Role | Military assault, utility, MEDEVAC | Civilian transport; potential military applications |
| First Flight | 18 December 2017 (demonstrator) | August 2025 (reported) |
| Program Status | Selected for U.S. Army FLRAA; initial fielding targeted 2028–2030 | Prototype testing; additional airframes under assembly |
| Crew | 4 | Unknown; likely 2 |
| Passenger/Troop Capacity | 14 troops | 6–12 passengers |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight | ~13,600 kg (30,000 lb) | Unknown |
| Cruise Speed | 520 km/h (280 kt; 323 mph) | >600 km/h (>324 kt; >373 mph) estimated |
| Maximum Speed | 556 km/h (300 kt; 345 mph) | Unknown |
| Combat Radius | 930–1,480 km (500–800 nm; 580–920 mi) | Unknown |
| Ferry Range | 3,900 km (2,100 nm; 2,420 mi) | Unknown |
| External Payload | 4,500 kg (10,000 lb) | Unknown |
| Internal Payload | ~2,700 kg (~6,000 lb) estimated | Unknown |
| Powerplant | 2× Rolls-Royce AE 1107F turboshafts3 | Unknown; likely indigenous turboshaft |
| Engine Power (each) | 5,220 kW (7,000 shp) | Unknown |
| Rotor Configuration | 3-bladed proprotors | 3-bladed proprotors |
| Tilt Mechanism | Only rotors pivot; nacelles fixed | Only rotors pivot; nacelles fixed |
| Tail Configuration | Conventional tail with twin vertical stabilizers | T-tail |
| Landing Gear | Retractable tricycle; heavy-duty for unprepared fields | Retractable tricycle |
| Cabin | Military configuration; minimal windows | Pressurized; multiple passenger windows |
| Flight Control | Fly-by-wire | Likely fly-by-wire |
| Cross-Shaft Drive | Yes; single-engine operation capable | Yes; single-engine operation capable |
| Yaw Control | Twin vertical stabilizers with rudders | Rudder on T-tail |
| Airframe Materials | Advanced composites | Likely composites |
| Avionics | Lockheed Martin integrated avionics; MOSA architecture4 | Unknown |
| Autonomous Capability | Semi-autonomous and autonomous flight planned | Unknown |
| Estimated Unit Cost | ~$43 million (projected)5 | Expected significantly lower than V-22 |
| First Operator | U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division | Unknown |
| International Partners | Israel Aerospace Industries (nacelles); Lockheed Martin; Rolls-Royce; Spirit AeroSystems | Unknown |
Identification Features
| Feature | MV-75 | Chinese Tiltrotor |
|---|---|---|
| Size Class | Large military tiltrotor | Small-to-medium tiltrotor |
| Fuselage Profile | Angular military design | Compact, rounded civilian-style |
| Tail Type | Twin vertical stabilizers | T-tail |
| Window Configuration | Minimal; cockpit concentrated | Multiple passenger windows |
| Primary Visual Cue | Largest of new-generation tiltrotors; military appearance | Smallest; T-tail with civilian styling |
Endnotes
- Bell MV-75. Wikipedia. The V-280 was designated YMV-75A by the Department of Defense in November 2024; the MV-75 designation was officially announced in May 2025. ?
- MV-75 Official Designation Given To Future U.S. Army Tiltrotor Assault Aircraft. The War Zone, 14 May 2025. The "MV" stands for multi-mission vertical takeoff; "75" commemorates 1775, the Army's founding year. ?
- U.S. Army 'doubling down' on MV-75 program acceleration. Vertical Magazine, 18 June 2025. Bell and Rolls-Royce announced the switch from the T64 to the AE 1107F derivative in October 2021. ?
- Bell MV-75 - Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. Bell Flight. The aircraft incorporates Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) architecture enabling integration of new mission systems. ?
- Unit cost estimate from document source. Actual production costs may vary significantly based on procurement quantities and configuration. ?
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