Gore Awarded Second Umbilical Assemblies Contract for A-10 Precision Engagement Kit from Lockheed Martin
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Elkton, Md. (February 2007) - W. L. Gore & Associates has been awarded the contract to provide GORE(TM) Umbilical Assemblies for the A-10 Precision Engagement (PE) Kit by Lockheed Martin. This is the second contract awarded to Gore for the A-10 program following the initial award of PE kits to the A-10 Prime Team in March 2005.
"We are very happy the Gore solution was selected for the A-10 upgrade," says Andy Crook, Defense Business Leader. "The platform can now be added to the list of other NATO aircraft that have successfully integrated this technology."
"MIL-STD-1760 umbilicals have been around for some time. However, users become very frustrated with reliability issues surrounding the release mechanism and the lack of cable flexibility for optimized routing," states Crook. "The Gore solution, incorporating flexible materials and improved connector technology, enables end users to deploy their aircraft with the knowledge that every mission and store release will be successful time after time without having to replace damaged umbilicals."
GORE(TM) Umbilical Assemblies offer a guarantee of 100 store releases on every assembly. The design incorporates a Field Replaceable Connector System (FRCS) providing better performance and more reliable store releases. The assemblies are flexible offering optimized routing and have a proven flex-life in excess of 100,000 flexes. GORE(TM) Umbilical Assemblies are designed to withstand the harsh environment of a fighter aircraft, and successful pit drop testing at Eglin AFB has proven these cables to be fit for use.
For further information about GORE(TM) Umbilical Assemblies, please visit gore.com/1760 or call technical marketing support at 800-445-4673 or 302-292-5100.
About A-10 Precision Engagement Kit From Lockheed Martin
The A-10 Prime Team led by Lockheed Martin has received a $48 million award from the U.S. Air Force to produce 107 Precision Engagement modification kits for the A-10 close air support fighter. Comprising hardware and software upgrades, each installed kit will transform the legacy A-10A aircraft from an analog aircraft to its new digital A-10C designation with precision weapons capability.
About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Founded in 1958, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has parlayed its unique technical capabilities into hundreds of diverse products and is world-renowned for its expertise in configuring the remarkably versatile polymer PTFE. This has resulted in numerous products for electronic signal transmission; fabric laminates; medical
implants; as well as membrane, filtration, sealant, and fiber technologies for diverse industries. With $1B+ global sales and over 7,000 associates in 45 locations around the world, Gore is one of the "100 Best Companies to Work for in America." www.gore.com
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