Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has signed three-year parts distribution agreements with Integrated Procurement Technologies, S3 AeroDefense, and Derco, a Lockheed Martin company. The agreements expand hardware and logistics support for wheels and brakes on the C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft.
Highlights
- Three distribution partners will provide wheels and brakes support for C-130 operators worldwide
- Expanded network targets current operators and those considering fleet upgrades
- DURACARB technology delivers extended service life and reduced maintenance requirements
- C-130 Hercules operates in more than 70 countries on challenging runway conditions
Distribution Network Supports Global C-130 Operations
By expanding its distribution partner network, Collins Aerospace aims to provide targeted support for C-130 operators throughout the hardware lifecycle. The agreements benefit international customers currently flying the C-130 with Collins wheels and brakes, as well as those evaluating fleet upgrades.
“The C-130 Hercules plays a vital role in global air mobility, supporting everything from combat operations to humanitarian relief,” said Matt Maurer, vice president and general manager of Landing Systems at Collins Aerospace.
Maurer noted that wheels and brakes are mission-critical components enabling safe takeoffs, landings, and ground operations on challenging runways worldwide.
C-130 Hercules Platform Overview
The C-130 Hercules remains one of the most successful and longest-serving aircraft in military aviation history. Key operational characteristics include:
- Global deployment across more than 70 countries
- Combat proven in every major U.S. conflict since 1954
- Versatile landing capability on short, rough, or unpaved runways
DURACARB Brake Technology
Collins Aerospace wheels and brakes feature DURACARB technology, offering operators several advantages:
- Extended service life
- Reduced maintenance requirements
- Increased operational efficiencies
- Lower lifecycle costs
Collins Aerospace manufactures wheels and brakes for more than 30,000 commercial and military aircraft at its facility in Troy, Ohio. Visit their website to learn more.
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