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NASA has selected UTC Aerospace Systems for the world's first NP2000 propeller modernization of a P-3 aircraft. The agreement provides for procurement and installation of NP2000 propellers with electronic propeller control systems and will include engineering, technical and logistics services within the next two years. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The NP2000 is being offered to replace the HS 54H60 propeller system for the P-3. It is designed to provide higher reliability, reduced vibration and noise to the aircraft, and reduce support costs. The U.S. Navy has already deployed the NP2000 on the E-2C Hawkeye and C-2A Greyhound, and it is currently flying on C-130 aircraft with the Air National Guard. <\/p>\n
This milestone in the NP2000 modernization program is a critical step to gain airworthiness approval on a P-3, and supports UTC Aerospace Systems' efforts to market the NP2000 for 54H60 propeller replacements. <\/p>\n
The P-3 is considered a core platform for the NASA Airborne Science Program. The aircraft supports scientific investigations by NASA and visiting scientists from universities, other agencies and organizations worldwide. The P-3 is also used as a technology test bed for new airborne and satellite instrumentation. <\/p>\n
\"This propeller system is ideally suited for the modernization of all P-3 aircraft which currently use the 54H60 propeller,\" said Michel Ferey, Propeller Systems president and general manager for UTC Aerospace Systems. <\/p>\n
Ferey added, \"This modernization is a 50 year jump in technology with benefits that include performance enhancements, quieter operations and lower operating costs.\" <\/p>\n
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