Meggitt Defense Systems 270 Volt Fans & Pumps for Next Generation Platforms

Meggitt Defense Systems Axial Flow, Mixed Flow and Centrifugal fans are proven components in service, on manned and unmanned, aerospace, military, and commercial platforms. Our fans range in performance from 90 to 19,500 CFM with a pressure rise up to 37.0 in H2O.  Input power can vary from AC, DC, Hydraulic or shaft drive with operating speeds up to 23,000 rpm. Our fans can be configured to operate on AC or DC power ranging from 115/200 VAC 400 Hz, AC Wild Frequency or 28 to 270 volts DC.

Our specialized 270 VDC fans are optimized to fit the next generation suite of platforms and we are currently designing a 270 volt next generation pump. Our electrically driven fans are designed with a custom integral AC or DC motor in accordance with MIL-STD-704. They also can be coupled with an integrated custom Meggitt analog or digital motor drive within the fan housing which will accommodate electrical input power variations as well as variable speed, BIT and health monitoring capabilities.

Over 25,000 Meggitt fans and pumps are currently in service around the world. Meggitt Defense Systems expertise in fans and pumps provides customers with greater availability, highly reliable products and at a lower operational cost.

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For further information, please contact:

Gerry Janicki

Vice President Business Development

Meggitt Defense Systems

Tel: +1 949 465 7700

Email: Gerry.Janicki@Meggitt.com

About Meggitt Defense Systems

Meggitt Defense Systems Inc, a subsidiary of Meggitt PLC, specializes in the design, development and production of ammunition handling systems, radar and digital processing systems, environmental control systems and thermal management components including fans, pumps and compressors. Meggitt Defense Systems products are in use on virtually all U.S. military training ranges and on many of the world’s leading military platforms, including the Abrams and Stryker programs, the F-22, the F-16 Falcon, the F/ A- 18 Hornet, the P-8 Poseidon, the CH-47 Chinook, the V-22  Osprey, the C-17, the AH-64D Apache.

About Meggitt PLC

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Meggitt PLC is an international group operating in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for its specialized extreme environment engineering, Meggitt is a world leader in aerospace, defense and energy. Meggitt employs just over 11,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities and regional offices worldwide.