Orlando, FL, December 5, 2019 - Stirling Dynamics, a part of the Expleo Group of companies, has developed and delivered its first set of CH-53K active controls for customer, NAVAIR in Patuxent River, MD. This system will be used in a development and test simulator to supplement aircraft testing. The CH-53K will begin replacing the CH-53E Super Stallion when it is deployed to the fleet in 2023/24. The Sikorsky CH-53K is the world’s most advanced heavy-lift helicopter and is one of the few aircraft programs worldwide that has adopted fly-by-wire active control technology.
Commenting on their new CH-53K simulator products, Stirling’s ACT Business Manager, Jonathan Boon, said: “Stirling’s simulator product range is fully active (providing force feedback and tactile cueing) and compact with no mechanical linkages which were the perfect starting point for developing a bespoke cockpit set for a CH-53K simulator. Not only is the aircraft active but the CH-53K’s controls feature side arm controllers that replace the more conventional central cyclic controls and as such herald the future of helicopter cockpit ergonomics. Other technologies on the market would struggle to provide a “drop-in” solution that provides all the features and fidelity required to replicate this aircraft. There is currently nothing else on the market like the CH-53K units we have developed with our customer. They are unique and have been designed to mimic the form and feel characteristics of the real aircraft controls.”
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About Stirling:
A part of the Expleo Group of companies, Stirling Dynamics is a fast-growing, advanced engineering company that delivers a range of complex systems and technical services to the aerospace and marine markets. Our strength lies not only in providing world-leading technical expertise and innovative products but also in our ability to work collaboratively with clients to build strong relationships with a focus on open communication and transparency.
Trading since 1987, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on over 70 different aircraft types and multiple marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe. Furthermore, we are approved to the global aerospace quality standard AS9100 and a member of the ITAR Approved Community.
Exports make up over 80% of our business and our teams support clients in North America, Western Europe, and the Asia Pacific. We respect the differences in international cultures and recognise that every organisation has their own preferred way of working. Our flexible contracting models, coupled with cultural awareness, ensure that customer satisfaction is achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
Stirling was acquired by Expleo in 2018. Expleo is a world-class partner in engineering, quality and digital solutions for clients operating in the aerospace, automotive, defence, financial services, industrial, and transportation sectors. With around 15,000 employees in more than 25 countries, Expleo has cutting-edge technical know-how and proven expertise in complex and critical systems. In 2018, Expleo achieved a turnover of around 1.1 billion euros.
Contact: Michelle Williams, Marketing Manager
Tel: +44 (0)117 9152 500
Email: michelle.williams@stirling-dynamics.com