3rd Mar 2008 07:02
Cobham PLC03 March 2008 #234 03 March 2008 COBHAM EQUIPMENT SELECTED FOR USAF TANKER PROGRAMME Cobham plc ('Cobham') congratulates Northrop Grumman on the selection of theKC-45A by the USAF for the multi billion dollar tanker programme and is pleasedto confirm that the Group's all digital hose and drogue refuelling pods ('pods')will be fitted for under wing and fuselage refuelling. The aircraft will also befitted with Cobham antennas and avionics equipment. It is anticipated that thetotal value to Cobham over the life of the programme will be up to $1bn. The pods carry their own power system and can offload approximately 420 gallonsof fuel per minute. They are fitted with 90 ft. long hoses and are designed foruse with probe-equipped receiver aircraft, and are mounted on pre-existingoutboard wing structures under the aircraft's wings. Cobham's fuselagerefuelling unit, which also utilises the hose and drogue system, will also bepart of the KC-45's refuelling capability. It is located within the aircraftfuselage, near the boom and can be used to refuel probe equipped Navy, Marineand allied forces aircraft. Cobham's antennas and avionics equipment arestandard equipment on the A330. Allan Cook, Cobham Chief Executive said:"I am absolutely delighted that we will be continuing our long association withthe USAF and Northrop Grumman on such an important programme. This is a hugeboost to our business and gives us an excellent platform for further investmentin our technology, capability and product offering to the customer. " ENQUIRIESCobham plcAllan Cook, Chief Executive +44 (0)1202 882020Warren Tucker, Chief Finance Officer +44 (0)1202 882020Julian Wais, Director of Investor Relations +44 (0)1202 857998Julian Hellebrand, Group Director of Communications +44 (0)1202 857651 Weber Shandwick FinancialSusan Ellis/Louise Robson +44 (0)20 7067 0700 NOTESCobham's products and services have been at the heart of sophisticated militaryand civil systems for more than 70 years, keeping people safe, improvingcommunications and enhancing the performance of land, sea, air and spaceplatforms. The Company has four divisions employing over 10,000 people on fivecontinents, with customers and partners in over 100 countries, and annualrevenues of more than £1bn. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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