Bell Textron has awarded a contract to Marotta Controls to design and produce a new power inverter for the U.S. Army’s upcoming MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The system will form a critical part of the aircraft’s electrical architecture, supporting efficient energy distribution across multiple onboard systems.
According to Marotta, the inverter will deliver reliable DC-to-AC power conversion while maintaining a lightweight profile to meet the performance and fuel efficiency goals of the MV-75. This collaboration represents Marotta’s first direct engagement with Bell and its entry into advanced aircraft power conversion technologies.
The MV-75, developed by Bell and its partners, is envisioned as a next-generation tiltrotor aircraft designed to replace aging Black Hawk and Apache helicopters in the U.S. Army’s fleet. Featuring both vertical takeoff and landing capability and fixed-wing flight efficiency, the MV-75 aims to transport troops and equipment farther and faster than legacy models, enhancing mobility for future combat operations.
