Hamilton Sundstrand to Provide UMS for Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopter

    FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16 /EMWNews-FirstCall/ -- FARNBOROUGH AIR

SHOW -- Sikorsky Aircraft has chosen Hamilton Sundstrand to supply the

Utility Management System (UMS) for the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter, which

is under development for use by the U.S. Marines. Sikorsky and Hamilton

Sundstrand are both subsidiaries of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).



    "We are delighted to be a major supplier to Sikorsky's CH-53K

helicopter program," said Joe Triompo, president, Hamilton Sundstrand

Engine & Control Systems. "Our UMS will strengthen the aircraft's data

management and subsystem control capabilities."



    The UMS includes two different digital electronic computers, designed

and developed by Hamilton Sundstrand. The computers manage air vehicle

inputs for key CH-53K helicopter subsystems.



    Hamilton Sundstrand was previously selected to supply the CH-53K

helicopter's secondary power systems -- consisting of the environmental

control system, auxiliary power unit and main engine start system. The

company also was chosen to develop the helicopter's fly-by-wire flight

control system, which includes triple redundant computers, and main and

tail rotor actuators. This system further builds on Hamilton Sundstrand's

triple redundant fly-by-wire system designed for Sikorsky's UH-60M

helicopter.



    Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader

in helicopter design, manufacturing and service. The company's mission

statement reflects its long commitment to safety and innovation: "We

pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere ... every

time(TM)."



    With 2007 revenues of $5.6 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs

approximately 19,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor

Locks, Conn. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically

advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs,

manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system

solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It

also is a major supplier for international space programs.



    United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified

company providing high technology products and services to the building and

aerospace industries worldwide.








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