Aircraft
U.S. Navy Maps V-22 Future, Plans Carrier Delivery Variant
The service seeks 44 new tiltrotors to replace the Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound for carrier onboard delivery mission.
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 prepares to land on the deck of the USS Carter Hall, an amphibious dock ship. (Photo: U.S. Navy)
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 prepares to land on the deck of the USS Carter Hall, an amphibious dock ship. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The U.S. Navy is planning a third multi-year procurement of the V-22 Osprey to include a new variant it seeks to perform carrier on-board delivery (COD) of cargo and passengers between ships and shore bases. The service is also planning a mid-life upgrade to extend the useful life of the Bell-Boeing tiltrotor.