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2026
12 March The X-76 aircraft is designed to cruise at 400–450 knots while retaining vertical lift and runway independent capability.

Bell advances DARPA SPRINT after X-76 design review

Completion of the critical design review allows Bell to begin building the high-speed demonstrator designed for jet-like cruise.

2024
28 May

ReleaseBell awarded funding for phase 1B of DARPA Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program

8 February

ReleaseBell demonstrates High-Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) technology at Holloman Air Force Base

2023
30 November Bell's contender, involving folding rotors.

Four contenders launch SPRINT x-plane projects

Bell is currently conducting risk reduction testing at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico to demonstrate its folding rotor, integrated propulsion, and flight control technologies using a dedicated test article.

13 September

ReleaseBell begins HSVTOL risk reduction testing at Holloman Air Force Base

2022
21 September Bell's HSVTOL.

Sierra Nevada provides mission systems for Bell's HSVTOL

SNC already supports Bell with additional mission systems expertise for the development of the Bell 360 Invictus for the U.S. Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competition.

16 February

ReleaseBell receives market research investment to advance U.S. DoD High-Speed VTOL capabilities