Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron Twenty-Two

VMX-22 · Argonauts

2003–2016

History C/N Photos

Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron Twenty-Two, Argonauts, established on August 28, 2003 with the main task of developing tactics, techniques, and procedures for the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor

On August 2012, VMX-22 performs flight deck certification on aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)

Move of the unit MV-22B to MCAS Yuma began on 2 Jun 2015. The CH-53E will remain at MCAS New River for the foreseeable future.

Redesignated VMX-1 on May 13, 2016

News

CMV-22B Osprey Completes F-35’s Golden Mile

Aug 6, 2017 · VMX-22 squadron first evaluated the MV-22 Osprey capability to transport a F-35 engine during tests aboard the USS Wasp in May 2015. The navy variant, CMV-22B, now seems ready to support the fleet.
Unmanned CQ-24A K-MAX in MCAS Yuma

May 7, 2016 · Two Kaman/Lockheed-Martin CQ-24A K-MAX unmanned helicopters from Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron VMX-22 arrived at Marine Corp Air Station Yuma in Arizona
Marine MV-22B Osprey Ground Refueling of F-35B

Apr 29, 2016 · Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron VMX-22 validate ground refueling from an MV-22B to an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter which is integral to the construct of the Marine Air Ground Task Force
VMX-22 Tests New Software in New Mexico

Apr 15, 2015 · Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron VMX-22 tested new software for the MV-22B Osprey in Albuquerque, N.M., April 2, using the difference in terrain to their advantage.
V-22 on USS Harry S Truman

Aug 15, 2012

Locations

2003-2016	KNCA	MCAS New River
2013-2016	KEDW EDW	Edwards AFB
2015-2016	KNYL YUM	Yuma International Airport / MCAS Yuma

Models

2003-2016	Sikorsky MH/CH-53E
2003-2016	Bell MV-22
2016	Kaman CQ-24A K-MAX

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