Collins Aerospace, a business of RTX Corporation, has been awarded multiple contracts by Bell Textron Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc., to supply five critical systems for the U.S. Army’s next-generation rotorcraft, the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA).
According to the press release, Collins Aerospace will deliver five essential systems, many through commercial acquisition pathways. These include main power generation, an interconnect drive system, the SmartProbe® air data system, cockpit seating, and an advanced ice protection system.
"The Army's new generation of rotorcraft needs to fly farther and faster, and we're committed to helping Bell accelerate delivery of that advanced performance with Collins' military-grade commercial technology," said Troy Brunk, president of Collins Aerospace. "We have ready-now manufacturing and service capabilities around the globe to ensure the Army can urgently deliver, modernize and sustain the MV-75 FLRAA for the next 50 years."
"We are happy to work with Collins Aerospace and add their expertise to Team FLRAA," said Ryan Ehinger, senior vice president and program director, Bell. "Together, we are committed to delivering a high-performing, reliable aircraft that will provide the U.S. Army with the critical capability it needs for the future fight."
The U.S. Army's first clean sheet rotorcraft in a generation, the MV-75 FLRAA delivers twice the speed and range of the current fleet – transforming the Army's operational capability. The program uses digital engineering and a modular open systems approach to ensure maximum efficiency and flexibility throughout the aircraft lifecycle.
Work for these systems will be completed in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio and West Virginia.
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According to the press release, Collins Aerospace will deliver five essential systems, many through commercial acquisition pathways. These include main power generation, an interconnect drive system, the SmartProbe® air data system, cockpit seating, and an advanced ice protection system.
"The Army's new generation of rotorcraft needs to fly farther and faster, and we're committed to helping Bell accelerate delivery of that advanced performance with Collins' military-grade commercial technology," said Troy Brunk, president of Collins Aerospace. "We have ready-now manufacturing and service capabilities around the globe to ensure the Army can urgently deliver, modernize and sustain the MV-75 FLRAA for the next 50 years."
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"We are happy to work with Collins Aerospace and add their expertise to Team FLRAA," said Ryan Ehinger, senior vice president and program director, Bell. "Together, we are committed to delivering a high-performing, reliable aircraft that will provide the U.S. Army with the critical capability it needs for the future fight."
The U.S. Army's first clean sheet rotorcraft in a generation, the MV-75 FLRAA delivers twice the speed and range of the current fleet – transforming the Army's operational capability. The program uses digital engineering and a modular open systems approach to ensure maximum efficiency and flexibility throughout the aircraft lifecycle.
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Work for these systems will be completed in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio and West Virginia.
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