XV-15 TILTROTOR - U.S. Coast guard photo

Key West, FL (May 10)--The Bell Textron XV-15 Tiltrotor aircraft prepares to land on the deck of the Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913). The Tiltrotor underway a "test of concept" by the Coast Guard in mid-May. The Tiltrotor, painted in Coast Guard colors, was part of the Pentagon Tiltrotor Technology. Bell Textron is partnered with Lockhead-Martin as one of three teams hired to design surface, air and information technology systems for the 21st century Coast Guard. U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO