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V-22 Program Looks To Extend Life For Decades

V-22 Program Looks To Extend Life For Decades
Senior military leadership cross the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) to board a CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 on Feb. 9, 2022. At the time, the carrier was conducting routine maritime operations in 3rd Fleet area of operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Megan Alexander)

The V-22 Osprey program office is studying future aircraft upgrades, including the potential to extend the fuselage for up to several decades past the current service life limit that runs into the early 2060s. During the Modern Day Marine conference last week, V-22 joint program office manager Col. Brian Taylor said the office is looking at both a V-22 Cockpit Technology Replacement (VeCToR) upgrade to start research and development in 2026 and field from 2032 to 2042 as well as…

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