Eaton’s Broad Product Content on KC-46 Tanker Facilitates Faster In-Flight Refueling for Improved Mission Support
Date: July 27, 2012
Cleveland … Products made by diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will be significant contributors to the new KC-46 Tanker’s advanced capabilities, especially its core mission of refueling aircraft in flight. Eaton has been selected by The Boeing Company to supply the aerial refueling pump system, the aerial refueling boom nozzle and a variety of additional products for the KC-46. The value of the contract has not been disclosed.
“Eaton’s content on the KC-46 is a great example of our comprehensive product portfolio and innovative technologies that are driving next-generation platform advancements,” said Einar Johnson, vice president of Eaton’s Aerospace Group. “Playing a key role on the KC-46 supplier team is an opportunity for Eaton to extend our proven capabilities to the world’s most advanced aerial refueling tanker.”
Eaton’s aerial refueling pump system is designed to facilitate faster in-flight refueling for improved mission support. Eaton also is supplying various airframe and aerial refueling system valves and an additional number of components used in fuel systems and actuation applications.
All of Eaton’s aerospace divisions will contribute content to the KC-46, including hydraulic and fuel distribution sub-components, cargo door electro-mechanical actuation systems, hydraulic system components, electrical sensing and control devices and cockpit controls.
Boeing reports that the KC-46 program has completed all milestones on or ahead of schedule, with first flight scheduled to take place in early 2015.
In the aerospace industry, Eaton is a leading supplier of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic pump and generator products and integrated systems; engine and airframe fuel pumps; electric motors; aircraft door actuation, flight and flow controls; fluid, fuel and air delivery products and systems; nose wheel steering systems; integrated control systems; cockpit controls and displays; power and load management systems; pressure sensors, seals, and fluid health monitoring products and systems. Eaton serves commercial and military aviation, aerospace, military weapons, marine and off-road markets worldwide.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with more than 100 years of experience providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. With 2011 sales of $16.0 billion, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 73,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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