Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has been awarded multiple contracts from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, to deliver five critical systems for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA).
“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.”
Collins Aerospace will provide several of these systems via commercial acquisition authorities. The five systems include:
- Main power generation
- Interconnect drive system
- SmartProbe® air data system
- Cockpit seating
- Ice protection system
“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.
This press release was prepared and distributed by RTX.
