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FN Herstal Introduces Product Advances with Composite MateriaI at Paris Air Show 2013 1706131.
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Show Daily News Paris Air Show Le Bourget 2013 International Aviation & Aerospace defence exhibition 17 - 23 June 2013 Paris, France |
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FN Herstal at Paris Air Show 2013 |
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| FN Herstal Introduces Product Advances with Composite MateriaI at Paris Air Show 2013. | |||
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the first time in its history, Belgium based FN Herstal has utilized advanced
composite material for yoke manufacturing. The yoke is a critical and
complex mechanical component on the FN Medium Door Pintle Turning (FN
MDP™ Turning). It is exposed to helicopter vibrations and firing
recoil forces of the weapon, and is designed to sustain 20g crash loads
as per the existing standards. |
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 3D drawing shows advanced composite yoke on .50 cal FN MDP™ (Medium Door Pintle) Turning |
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By
using the advanced composite material the weight of the yoke is reduced
by 30% decreasing the overall weight of the pintle weapon system –
a critical aspect in aeronautics – while maintaining all structural
properties of the previous aluminum version. By integrating advanced technologies and materials in airborne weapon systems, FN Herstal further strengthens its position as a leading solution provider for MODs and OEMs. The prototype of the newly developed yoke will be on display in the FN Herstal booth – Belgian Pavilion, Hall 2B, Booth no. G53 – during the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget from 17 to 23 June 2013. |
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