EAST AURORA, NY--(Marketwired - Apr 6, 2016) - Moog Inc. (
Tern seeks to develop an autonomous, unmanned, long-range, global, persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and strike system intended to safely and dependably deploy and recover from small-deck naval vessels with minimal ship modifications. As the prime contractor for the program, Northrop Grumman is developing an innovative design that seeks to integrate vertical take-off and landing transitioning to an efficient flying-wing for cruise, with the goal of achieving revolutionary performance objectives in support of combatant commanders.
The Moog flight control system includes redundant actuation for vertical take-off and landing and cruise flight. Moog also intends to provide proprietary actuator-control electronics and flight-critical software under the development program. The Moog solution leverages heritage, proven designs to minimize program risk and reduce lead times, with initial product deliveries scheduled for under 12 months from contract award.
"We have been working with Northrop Grumman on unmanned aircraft flight controls for more than a decade and are delighted to have been selected as a key system supplier on this platform," said Tim Baptist, Aircraft Group Vice President of Military Aircraft. "Our selection is the culmination of a lot of hard work and underscores our reputation as a leading supplier of innovative and affordable flight control solutions to the global aircraft market."
Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog's high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, wind energy, marine and medical equipment. Additional information about the company can be found at www.moog.com.
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