The V-22 and carrier onboard delivery

Will the V-22 become the US Navy's long-term carrier supply aircraft?

The first-generation V-22 is unlikely to define the role permanently, but later or enlarged tiltrotor descendants may show what the concept can become.

The Osprey proves useful tiltrotor operations but carries the compromises of an early design. A successor could retain vertical access while improving payload, range, and suitability for routine carrier logistics.