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Bell completes first MV-75 nacelles as gearbox testing begins

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Bell has completed the first nacelles for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor and begun gearbox testing, marking progress on the Black Hawk replacement. Rolls-Royce has also outlined its propulsion role and manufacturing plans for the MV-75, alongside its work on the Army’s XM30 fighting vehicle.

Discovered 2026-10-14T05:35:32.738882-07:00 | 2026-10-14T05:35:32.738882-07:00

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  • Nacelle completion and the start of gearbox testing mark hardware and test progress on the Army’s future Black Hawk replacement.
  • Rolls-Royce’s propulsion and manufacturing plans connect the MV-75 to a broader Army modernization effort that also includes the XM30 fighting vehicle.

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