Goodrich to Supply Lightweight Composite Fairings for the Spanish Navy’s New S-80 Diesel Submarines
Corporation (NYSE: GR) has been selected by Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems &
Sensors (MS2) to produce lightweight, composite structures for the Spanish
Navy’s new diesel-electric S-80 submarines. Fabrication and assembly will
occur at Goodrich’s Engineered Polymer Products facility in
Fla
2009.
Goodrich will supply a cylindrical array sonar support structure and four
shipsets of passive ranging sonar and flank array sonar fairings for the
Spanish Navy’s new S-80 diesel submarines, which are being built by Spanish
shipbuilder Navantia. The support structure and composite fairings house and
protect the submarine’s acoustic sensors, which are used for undersea
detection, location and identification. The acoustic sensors are part of the
S-80′s Integrated Combat System provided by Lockheed Martin. The hydrodynamic
shape of Goodrich’s lightweight, non-metallic fairings allows for smooth
laminar flow of water over their surface, thereby reducing noise and drag on
the submarine.
Navantia, the Spanish shipbuilding leader, has been contracted to design
and produce four S-80 submarines for the Spanish Navy. Lockheed Martin
received a contract from Navantia to develop the new submarines’ combat
management system, which is based on a Spanish industry design. Lockheed
Martin is collaborating with Spanish contractors as well as Goodrich to
develop the combat management system, which includes command-and-control
equipment, weapons control and sonar parts.
“This award presents an important progression in advancing our
manufacturing capabilities in the international submarine sector,” said
Pollock
Lockheed Martin has worked with Goodrich businesses on previous contracts,
this program represents an opportunity for us to collaborate with them on an
international military program of this magnitude. We look forward to building
upon Goodrich’s proven reputation as a defense solutions provider and
expanding our relationship with Lockheed Martin and its involvement with
international submarine programs.”
Goodrich’s Engineered Polymer Products team specializes in researching,
developing, manufacturing, testing and servicing acoustic and structural
composite products. Its technology is used in both marine and aerospace
applications. For more information visit http://www.epp.goodrich.com
Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of
systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets.
With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the
industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide
manufacturing and service facilities. For more information visit
http://www.goodrich.com.
SOURCE Goodrich Corporation