Goodrich today announced its growing presence in the missiles and launchers marketplace after a deal with EADS that makes Goodrich the sole manufacturer for the four-stage thrust vector control system on the M51 missile system.
Sylvain Prioult, vice-president, Regional, Business and Military, Europe for Goodrich Actuation Systems, says: "This award adds to our growing presence as a supplier in the missiles and launchers marketplace and demonstrates our ability to deliver a complete power range of actuators with innovative technical solutions."
Goodrich was also responsible for the development and qualification of the electro-mechanical design of the first and second stage actuators. The M51 is a French submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) programme employing a four-stage, solid propellant rocket. It will be the first missile programme in the world to utilise high power electro-mechanical technology for thrust vector control.
Electro-mechanical actuation (EMA) replaces hydraulic systems, resulting in lower maintenance by eliminating oil leaks, and reducing life cycle costs and systems weight.
The actuation system was developed in partnership with Thales Airborne Systems, which developing the power electronics.
Source: Flight Daily News
