U.S. Navy Announces Key Milestone For V-22 Variant

The CMV-22B Osprey is operationally ready after the service completed its first deployment with the aircraft last week, the Navy said.

Kimberly Johnson

Monday, February 21, 2022 at 05:29 PM ET

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An CMV-22B Osprey, attached to the Blackjacks of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two One (HX-21), lands on the flight deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), July 18, 2020. [Courtesy: Naval Air Systems Command]

Key Takeaways:

The U.S. Navy's CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) after successfully completing its first deployment with the USS Carl Vinson.
During its maiden deployment, the CMV-22B demonstrated strong performance, reporting a 98 percent mission completion rate.
The CMV-22B is considered a crucial element for future carrier air wings, providing vital logistics support and cargo transport, including F-35 power modules, from shore to carriers.
The Navy plans to acquire 44 of these aircraft, with Full Operational Capability anticipated in 2023.

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The U.S. Navy declared the CMV-22B Osprey—its tiltrotor vertical and/or short takeoff and landing aircraft variant—had reached initial operational capability (IOC) after the service completed its first deployment with the aircraft last week.

“The CMV-22’s maiden deployment with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 and the [USS Carl] Vinson (CVN 70) team is an operational success, giving me the confidence necessary to make the declaration,” Rear Adm. Andrew Loiselle, Director, Air Warfare Division, N98, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, said in a statement. “As we continue to deliver the advanced platforms that will make up the Air Wing of the Future, the CMV-22B provides the necessary support and more to carry our future force.”