Bell has completed assembly of the first two wing structures for the MV-75 Cheyenne, moving the Army’s FLRAA tiltrotor into the next build phase. The wings, built largely in house with composite skins, spars and tailored aluminum substructure, will be installed on the first two test aircraft as Bell integrates system provisions and prepares to mate the wings with the fuselage and nacelle assemblies.
Bell says the first wing, finished in February 2026, took 90% fewer labor hours than the first V-22 wing, while the second cut another 40%, underscoring tighter sequencing and production efficiency. The milestone points to a programme shifting from structural development to hardware integration and manufacturing readiness.