BERWYN, Pa., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Triumph Group
(NYSE: TGI) announced that its Systems & Support business has
finalized a low-rate initial production (LRIP) order from Sikorsky
for the CH-53K King Stallion
rotorcraft. The contract consists of LRIP 1 and 2 deliverables,
including spares, for the U.S. Marine Corps next generation
heavy-lift platform that is being produced to replace the CH-53E
Super Stallion.
"LRIP is a critical milestone for any new platform, and we are
pleased Sikorsky has chosen Triumph Group to support the innovative
CH-53K from development to production and through the entire
aircraft life cycle," said William
Kircher, Executive Vice President of Triumph Systems and
Support. "We take great pride in our demonstrated expertise in
systems integration and the development of complex hydraulic
systems and components. We are confident our solutions will help
improve the efficiency of this next-generation cargo helicopter and
look forward to strengthening our long-term partnership with
Sikorsky through this contract."
According to the contract Triumph will provide the blade fold
actuation and dampening systems for the CH-53K. These systems
were designed and qualified for the extreme environment required by
the U.S. Marine Corps. LRIP 1 and 2 deliveries for the
program will run through 2021. Work in support of the contract is
being performed at the Triumph Systems & Support facilities in
Redmond, Washington and
Valencia, California.
Triumph Group, Inc., headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, designs, engineers,
manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aerospace
and defense systems, components and structures. The company serves
the global aviation industry, including original equipment
manufacturers and the full spectrum of military and commercial
aircraft operators.
More information about Triumph can be found on the company's
website at www.triumphgroup.com.
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