Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, announced Monday it has secured multiple contracts from Bell Textron Inc. to supply five critical systems for the U.S. Army’s new MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA).
The work to produce these systems will be distributed across several states, including Cedar Rapids, where Collins Aerospace has major facilities including their global headquarters for avionics. Other states involved include Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Ohio and West Virginia
“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.
The MV-75 FLRAA, the Army’s first clean-sheet rotorcraft in a generation, is designed to provide twice the speed and range of the current fleet.
Collins Aerospace will provide the following five systems:
- Main power generation
- Interconnect drive system
- SmartProbe air data system
- Cockpit seating
- Ice protection system
Ryan Ehinger, senior vice president and program director for Bell, welcomed the collaboration. “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,” Ehinger said.
Collins Aerospace stated it plans to use commercial acquisition authorities to deliver several of the systems, emphasizing its global manufacturing capabilities to support the delivery and sustainment of the MV-75 FLRAA for the next 50 years.
