US Marine Corps Takes Delivery of Final MV-22B Osprey, Ending Production
The U.S. Marine Corps received its 359th and final MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, concluding a two-decade production run. The Osprey, which combines helicopter-like vertical takeoff with airplane speed, now provides 75% of Marine rotary-wing assault support, logging over 686,500 flight hours across 114 deployments. However, the program has faced safety issues, including 65 fatalities from mishaps and a 2023 grounding. The Corps plans to sustain the fleet through 2055 with upgrades while developing a replacement.
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Marine Corps Receives Final MV-22B Osprey, Completing 20-Year Deployment Program
The United States Marine Corps received its 359th and final MV-22B Osprey on Tuesday, marking the official completion of the tiltrotor aircraft's program of record. This delivery concludes a 20-year deployment cycle for the Osprey, a versatile aircraft that combines vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities with fixed-wing speed and range. The milestone signifies the end of production under the original program, though the Osprey fleet will continue to serve in active duty. The announcement was made by DefScoop and reported by RealClearDefense.
Marine Corps Takes Delivery of Final MV-22B Osprey
The U.S. Marine Corps has taken delivery of its final MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, completing procurement of 359 units over two decades. The Osprey, which can take off and land like a helicopter but fly like an airplane, has become the backbone of Marine aviation, replacing the CH-46 Sea Knight. Lt. Gen. William Swan stated the aircraft transformed Marine aviation by connecting ships, bases, and forward positions in unprecedented ways. The Osprey accounts for 75% of the Corps' rotary-wing assault support capability and has logged over 686,500 flight hours across 114 deployments. However, the fleet has faced mechanical issues, including hard clutch engagements that caused a fatal 2022 crash and led to temporary grounding in 2023. No such failures have been reported since February 2023, though flight restrictions remain on certain gearboxes. The Marines will now focus on sustaining and modernizing the fleet, with the Osprey expected to remain in service through 2055.
Marine Corps takes delivery of final MV-22B Osprey
The U.S. Marine Corps has taken delivery of its final MV-22B Osprey, completing procurement of 359 tiltrotor aircraft over two decades. The Osprey, which can fly like an airplane and hover like a helicopter, serves as the backbone of Marine aviation within the Marine Corps Air-Ground Task Force. Lt. Gen. William Swan stated the aircraft transformed Marine aviation by connecting ships, bases, and forward positions in unprecedented ways. The Osprey accounts for 75% of the Corps' rotary-wing assault support capability and has logged over 686,500 flight hours across 114 deployments. However, the fleet has faced safety issues including hard clutch engagement failures, which caused a fatal crash in June 2022 that killed five Marines. The entire Osprey fleet was temporarily grounded in 2023 over the issue. No hard clutch engagements have been reported since February 2023, but flight restrictions remain on certain Proprotor Gearbox components. The Marines will now shift from fielding to sustaining and modernizing the fleet, with Ospreys expected to remain in service through 2055.
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US Marine Corps Takes Delivery of Final MV-22 Osprey
The U.S. Marine Corps received its last MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, closing the production run at 359 units. First operational in 2007, the Osprey has become the backbone of Marine combat air assault, replacing the CH-46 and enabling unique vertical takeoff and landing with fixed-wing speed and range. The fleet has flown over 686,500 hours across 114 deployments and currently provides 75% of Marine rotary-wing assault support. However, the program has been marred by safety concerns, with 65 fatalities in V-22 mishaps as of July 2025, including a 2023 crash that led to a three-month grounding. The Marine Corps plans to sustain the Osprey through 2055 via wiring upgrades, improved gearboxes, and component redesigns, while simultaneously developing a replacement called the Next Generation Assault Support (NGAS) aircraft.
US Marine Corps Takes Delivery of Final MV-22 Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft
The U.S. Marine Corps received its last MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, closing the production run at 359 units. First operational in 2007, the Osprey has become the backbone of Marine combat air assault, replacing the CH-46 and enabling unique vertical takeoff and landing with fixed-wing speed and range. The fleet has flown over 686,500 hours across 114 deployments, sourcing 75% of Marine rotary-wing assault support. However, the program has been marred by safety concerns, with 65 fatalities in V-22 mishaps as of July 2025, including a 2024 grounding after a fatal Air Force crash. The Marine Corps plans to sustain the Osprey through 2055 with modernization efforts such as improved wiring and gearboxes, while developing a replacement called the Next Generation Assault Support (NGAS) aircraft.