NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2009--
L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that its Combat Propulsion
Systems and Magnet Motors divisions have been awarded a development
contract by the U.S. Army to provide high power electrical generation
for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The first phase for the Integrated
Starter Generator (ISG) is underway, and L-3 will provide 10 system
prototypes in the next two years.
Under this program, L-3 will integrate a permanent magnet starter
generator and the associated power electronics with its 800 horsepower
transmission. The L-3 ISG will be an integral component of the
hydro-mechanical power transmission (HMPT), providing all needed vehicle
electrical power, as well as the transmission disconnect clutch and
auxiliary pump drive system.
“Our unique system will enable the Army to increase the power levels for
its combat vehicle electrical systems, which will enhance the capability
of the Bradley Fighting Vehicles,” said Charles J. Schafer, senior vice
president and president of L-3’s Products Group. “We are very pleased to
have successfully applied this technology for use on military vehicles.”
The L-3 HMPT-800-EG system will provide substantial electrical power
generation for increasing mission loads and additional integration
options for high capacity auxiliary loads for the Bradley Family of
Fighting Vehicles. The Bradley G40 ISG is sized for power output of 70
to 160kW between 800 and 2800 rpm.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs over 66,000
people worldwide and is a prime contractor in aircraft modernization and
maintenance, C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications,
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems and government
services. L-3 is also a leading provider of high technology products,
subsystems and systems. The company reported 2008 sales of $14.9 billion.
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