General Atomics Selects General Tool Company to Provide EMALS and AAG for U.S. Navy Carrier
March 1, 2016
General Tool Company (GTC) has been selected by General Atomics (GA) to deliver $48 million in hardware for the U.S. Navy's future aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).
This procurement will include critical safety items (CSI) such as the motor support structures, trough covers and other associated components. This award supports GA's full production contract for delivery of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) for installation on board CVN 79, the second of the U.S. Navy's Ford-class aircraft carriers. The first system was installed and is undergoing shipboard test and certification aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded GA Electromagnetic Systems an initial sole-source contract for EMALS and AAG for CVN 79, which is scheduled for delivery in 2022.
EMALS is a complete launch system designed to replace the steam catapults currently in use on all Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. The electric motor-based AAG system provides for aircraft deceleration during aircraft carrier recovery operations. EMALS and AAG allow for the launch and arrestment of a broad range of aircraft, while providing higher reliability and safety margins.
GTC is a defense and aerospace subcontract manufacturer located in Cincinnati, OH. Founded in 1947, GTC's team of experts has supplied welding, precision machining and assembly services to Fortune 1000 companies.
GA is an advanced technology company with more than 60 years of experience developing innovative systems to meet challenging defense and energy applications. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems designs and manufactures electric and electromagnetic power generation technologies and pulsed power systems. General Atomics is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
For more information contact:
General Tool Company
101 Landy Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45125
513-733-5500
info@gentool.com
www.gentool.com
General Atomics
3550 General Atomics Court
San Diego, CA 92121
858-455-3000
www.ga.com
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