Jenoptik generator controllers for CH-53Es
Jenoptik Defense & Civil Systems has been awarded a series production contract from the US Navy to supply generator controllers for CH-53E heavy-lift transport helicopters, the company announced on 25 August.
The contract is worth up to $3.3 million and will run for two years. It is based on a development order that was awarded in 2010. The generator controllers, which control the helicopter's power supply, will be used across the navy's complete fleet of CH-53E from the autumn of 2015.
Michael Mertin, CEO and president, Jenoptik, said: 'This series production contract is an important step for the internationalisation of our Defense & Civil Systems division. It provides lasting confirmation that our innovative solutions also attract attention in the US military market.'
Prior to the award of the series production contract, the generator controller underwent testing as part of the US Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) Foreign Comparative Testing programme. Under this programme, the US DoD evaluates products used by allied nations that demonstrate a high degree of technology maturity. In Jenoptik’s case, the German armed forces’ experience with the controller led to the system being tested under the 2009 round of evaluations. Improvements have been made to the component for delivery to the US.
More from Defence Helicopter
-
![Germany to send WS-61 Westland Sea King helicopters to Ukraine]()
Germany to send WS-61 Westland Sea King helicopters to Ukraine
Germany has committed to sending Ukraine six of its 21 retiring WS-61 Westland Sea King multirole, amphibious helicopters.
-
![Boeing secures $271 million to advance modernisation of US Special Operations' MH-47G Chinook]()
Boeing secures $271 million to advance modernisation of US Special Operations' MH-47G Chinook
Boeing has clinched a major contract modification to further its backing of the US Special Operations Command’s MH-47G Chinook aircraft modernisation effort.
-
![Dubai Airshow 2023: South Korean homegrown helicopters make international debut]()
Dubai Airshow 2023: South Korean homegrown helicopters make international debut
Two KAI helicopters, the KUH-1E utility helicopter and the Light Attack Helicopter (LAH), have taken centre stage at the Dubai Airshow 2023.
-
![Italian Navy receives final NH90 helicopter]()
Italian Navy receives final NH90 helicopter
The Italian Navy now boasts a fleet of 56 NH90 helicopters comprising 46 SH-90As and 10 MH-90As.
-
![Argentina seeks AW109 and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters]()
Argentina seeks AW109 and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters
The Argentinian Air Force (FAA) and the Argentinian Naval Aviation Command (COAN) are looking for options to upgrade their helicopter fleets.
-
![DSEI 2023: Lockheed to produce about 40% of Black Hawks on UK soil if it wins NMH contest]()
DSEI 2023: Lockheed to produce about 40% of Black Hawks on UK soil if it wins NMH contest
Lockheed Martin promises a boost to the British job market and export opportunities, while strengthening ties with Poland and positioning the UK for a future in rotorcraft technology in the event of a New Medium Helicopter competition triumph.
