In February 2015, the Navy announced the carrier onboard delivery (COD) platform of the future would be a maritime variant of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey. Until recently, that aircraft was referred to as the Navy variant.
Now, that V-22 has an official designation: CMV-22B.
The main mission of the COD platform is to provide the joint force maritime component commander with time-critical, long-range aerial logistics support by transporting personnel, mail and priority cargo from advance bases to the sea base.
The CMV-22B will be the same as the MV-22B with three additions. It will include an extended-range fuel system, a high-frequency radio and a public address system.
Currently, the Navy has planned for a total of 44 CMV-22B aircraft to be purchased. Production is expected to begin in fiscal 2018 and deliveries of the aircraft will begin in 2020.
