Fri, Oct 11, 2013
Aircraft Proposed for Army Future Vertical Lift Requirements
Bell Helicopter has chosen Moog Inc. to design, manufacture and qualify an integrated flight control system, consisting of flight control computers, support software, and flight control actuation, for the Bell V-280 Valor.
"Moog is a premier flight control system provider, and we are pleased to team with them on our third-generation tiltrotor – the Bell V-280 Valor,” said John Garrison, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter. “Moog’s experience and innovation helps us deliver the highest levels of maturity and technical readiness required for the U.S. Army’s future vertical lift missions.”
”We have a long history of working with Bell Helicopter and are delighted to be part of Team Valor,” stated Warren Johnson, president of Moog’s Aircraft Group. “We made the strategic decision to align our interests and resources with Bell Helicopter on this key program and believe the Bell V-280 will be the most advanced, operationally-effective vertical lift solution, providing our warfighters an unparalleled combination of range, speed, and combat capability.”
Team Valor is comprised of leading aerospace companies bringing the best engineering resources, industrial capabilities, and critical thinking in the industry to meet the Army’s needs. Additional team members will be announced in the coming weeks.
The transformational features of Bell Helicopter's third generation tiltrotor represent the most operationally effective aircraft for the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift requirements. With increased maintainability and component and systems reliability, the Bell V-280 is designed to deliver the best value in procurement, operations and support, and force structure. Doubling the speed and range of conventional helicopters, the Bell V-280 Valor will offer commanders a combat maneuver platform with unmatched operational agility to self-deploy and perform a multitude of vertical lift missions currently unachievable in today’s aircraft.
(Bell Valor image from file)
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