FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hamilton Sundstrand's FH386 propeller system,
specifically designed for the Military Transport A400M, is installed on
Marshall Aerospace's C-130 flying test bed. Hamilton Sundstrand is a
subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
The C-130 is being used as a test bed by Marshall Aerospace under
contract to Airbus Military, to flight-test the A400M's engines and
propeller system before they are flown on the A400M prototype aircraft. The
C-130 flying test bed is currently being ground-tested prior to flight
testing later this summer.
Ratier-Figeac, France, an affiliate of Hamilton Sundstrand, is
supplying the A400M propellers. The FH386 propeller system is a 17.5
foot-diameter propeller with eight all-composite blades providing more than
twice the thrust of C-130 propellers. The FH386 propellers will be mounted
to four turboprop engines, each producing more than 10,000 horsepower,
which will allow the A400M to cruise at up to Mach 0.72.
"The A400M is a state-of-the-art military aircraft," said Gerard
Malabre, Hamilton Sundstrand-Ratier Figeac A400M propeller program manager.
"Hamilton Sundstrand-Ratier Figeac is pleased to provide Airbus Military
this ground-breaking propulsion system."
In addition to the FH386 propeller system, Hamilton Sundstrand's suite
of A400M equipment also includes the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer
Actuator; Auxiliary Power Unit; emergency power system; Secondary Electric
Power Distribution Center chassis assembly; and heat sensing and throttle
control equipment.
The A400M program is expected to generate approximately $2.1 billion in
revenue for Hamilton Sundstrand over the life of the program.
The A400M large military transport aircraft is specifically designed to
meet the needs of European NATO nations, and requirements of air forces
around the world. The aircraft is scheduled for first delivery to the
French Air Force in 2010.
With 2007 revenues of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs
approximately 19,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor
Locks, Conn. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically
advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs,
manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system
solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It
also is a major supplier for international space programs.
United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified
company providing high technology products and services to the building and
aerospace industries worldwide.
This release includes "forward looking statements" concerning business
opportunities and other matters that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated or implied in forward looking statements
include changes in government procurement priorities; challenges in the
design, development, production and support of advanced technologies and
new products; and delays and disruption in delivery of materials and
services from suppliers. For information identifying other important legal,
technological, competitive and other uncertainties, see UTC's SEC filings
as submitted from time to time, including but not limited to, the
information included in UTC's 10-K and 10-Q Reports under the headings
"Business," "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Cautionary Note
Concerning Factors that May Affect Future Results," as well as the
information included in UTC's Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Contact: Dan Coulom
860-305-5471
Colleen Carroll
815-262-9825
Chalet D, 14
Exhibit Stand: Hall 4, F-14
44 (0) 1252 417 490
SOURCE Hamilton Sundstrand
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Related links:
http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.com
CONTACT:
Dan Coulom, +1-860-305-5471, or Colleen
Carroll, +1-815-262-9825
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