CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa,
Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- When
the U.S. Air Force flies its new advanced pilot trainer from Boeing
and Saab, it will be equipped with an ACES 5® ejection seat from
Collins Aerospace, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX),
along with a fully integrated landing gear system.
ACES 5 offers passive head and neck protection, arm and leg
flail prevention, and a load-compensating catapult rocket that
varies its thrust based on the occupant's weight. In addition to
ACES 5, Collins will supply the
aircraft's fully integrated landing gear system, including
structure, actuation, dressings, hydraulics, and wheels and brakes.
The system boasts several technological innovations designed to
help reduce maintenance costs while improving operational
performance.
"Collins Aerospace is honored to be a supplier for Boeing in
support of the U.S. Air Force's next-generation trainer program and
proud to provide a host of integral content, including our ACES 5
ejection seat and fully integrated landing gear system," said John
"Barney" Fyfe, Air Force programs director for Collins Aerospace.
"Our innovative technologies will play a critical role in helping
to keep aircrews safe, reducing maintenance costs, and improving
operational performance. Our support for Boeing military aircraft
dates back to 1932 with the P-26, and we look forward to continuing
to work with the Boeing and Saab team on the T-X program
in the years to come."
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:
UTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent
solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in
2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell
Collins, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive
portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and
to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. For more
information, visit CollinsAerospace.com.
About United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. By combining a passion for science with precision
engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions
the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC
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