Korea Aerospace Could Clone Bell MV-75 Tilt-rotor Aircraft

Bell Textron has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) on April 28 to explore solutions based on the MV-75 for the Republic of Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter (HSMUH) program.

This cooperative effort between Bell and KAI reflects our shared vision of next generation vertical lift based on the MV-75, delivering the peak performance and capabilities through significantly enhanced speed, range, and maneuverability that a tiltrotor can offer, Bell said in a press release.

Together, Bell and KAI will assess solutions that offer unmatched capability, to include leveraging a modular open systems approach (MOSA) that will enable the Republic of Korea (ROK) forces to rapidly and affordably modify the weapons system to support their military operations.

“Bell is excited to work with KAI,” said Jeff Schloesser, senior vice president, Strategic Pursuits, Bell. “MV-75 represents the next generation of vertical lift. HSMUH presents another opportunity to extend the reach of this advanced capability and interoperability with U.S. allies and partners.”

In addition, Bell and KAI will explore opportunities for industrial cooperation to support the effort as it continues to mature.

Bell Opens MV-75 Cheyenne fuselage assembly plant:

Bell Textron announced the opening of its Wichita Assembly Center (WAC) for the MV-75 Cheyenne fuselage assembly in Wichita, KS. Bell began fuselage manufacturing operations at the facility in October of 2025, as a part of the acceleration initiative directed by the U.S. Army.

The MV-75 Cheyenne is a revolutionary capability for the U.S. Army flying twice as far and twice as fast as the current fleet and has a digital backbone and open architecture that ensures it remains on the technological forward-edge throughout its lifecycle.