SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2009--
Teleflex Aerospace’s Actuation division (“Teleflex Actuation”) is
pleased to announce the contract award from The Boeing Company for
production of electromechanical actuators for the U.S. Air Force A-10
Wing Replacement Program.
The two versions of the actuators that will be provided by Teleflex
Actuation are Roll Trim and Pitch Trim & Roll Tab Shift actuators. The
first releases of A-10 actuators are for 2010 deliveries. Yearly
actuator deliveries will continue thereafter through 2016. During the
life of the contract, if all A-10 aircraft are upgraded, Teleflex
Actuation will provide 242 sets of actuators.
The A-10, first introduced in 1976, is a twin-engine jet aircraft
designed for close-air support of ground forces. They are simple,
effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used
against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles.
The primary mission of the A-10 is to provide day and night close air
combat support for friendly land forces and to act as forward air
controller (FAC) to coordinate and direct friendly air forces in support
of land forces. The A-10 has a secondary mission of supporting search
and rescue and Special Forces operations. It also possesses a limited
capability to perform certain types of interdiction. All of these
missions may take place in a high or low threat environment.
The A/OA-10 aircraft was specifically developed as a close air support
aircraft with reliability and maintainability as major design
considerations. The Air Force requirements documents emphasized payload,
low altitude flying capability, range and loiter capability, low speed
maneuverability and weapons delivery accuracy. The aircraft is capable
of worldwide deployment and operation from austere bases with minimal
support equipment.
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About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) is a diversified company that designs,
manufactures and distributes quality engineered products and services
for the medical, aerospace and commercial markets worldwide. Teleflex
employs approximately 13,000 people worldwide who focus on providing
innovative solutions for customers. Additional information about
Teleflex can be obtained from the company's website at www.teleflex.com.
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