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Article: Eaton Contract for Fluid Power Components On Army's New Comanche Helicopter has $250 Million Potential.
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- August 20, 2001
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CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 2001
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) said today its Aerospace business unit has entered into a memorandum of understanding contract award with Sikorsky Aircraft to provide the fluid power components for the complete hydraulic system of the U. S. Army's new RAH-66 Comanche helicopter.
The engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase contract award represents more than $8 million, and the total program potential for Eaton exceeds $250 million over the next 25 years.
The RAH-66 Comanche is the world's most advanced helicopter and the ...