The United States has announced a new modernization phase for the onboard systems of the V-22 Osprey VTOL aircraft, focusing primarily on its flight control systems…
The $90.83 million contract awarded to Bell Boeing covers further development of the system, with work scheduled for completion in October 2030.
The contract continues a $214.39 million programme launched in 2021 to redesign the flight control computers, cockpit interface units and test equipment.
The latest contract covers further development of the existing flight control system, including the replacement of ageing electronic components.
New flight control computers (FCCs) and cockpit interface units (CIUs) will be developed as part of the upgrade.
Developed by Bell and Boeing, the V-22 Osprey is a multirole tiltrotor aircraft that combines a helicopter’s vertical takeoff and landing capability with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft.
Powered by two Rolls-Royce AE1107C engines, the aircraft can reach a maximum speed of 463 km/h and has a mission radius of 722 kilometres.
The V-22 has a service ceiling of 7,620 metres, an empty weight of 15,032 kg and a maximum takeoff weight of 27,400 kg…