vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) & short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities
United States Marine Corps (USMC) - MV-22B replaced CH-46 Sea Knights & CH-53D Sea Stallion in 2007
United States Air Force (USAF) - CV-22B replaced the MH-53 Pave Low in 2009, with extra wing fuel tanks, an AN/APQ-186 terrain-following radar, and other equipment. Used by U.S. Special Operations Command.