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Bell V-280 Valor

Lift typeTilt-rotor
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurboshaft
ApplicationExperimental, Military Transport
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Light utility, twin turboshaft tiltrotor.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
Bell V-280 Valor 2013 / 2017 Titlrotor to revolutionize reach and effectiveness during missions.

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Design Design Software (1)
Materials Non-metal Materials (1)
Components Actuation (1) Bearings (1) Mechanical Components (1) Non-Mechanical Components (1) Valves (1)
Airframe Systems Airframe Assemblies (3) Environmental Systems (1) Fluid Power (1) Landing Assemblies (2)
Avionics Flight and Data Management (4) Imaging and Visual Systems (1) Indicators and Instruments (1)
Power Systems Electrical Power Systems (1) Engine Components (1) Engines (2) Fuel Systems (1)
Production Manufacturing Services (1)
Testing Aircraft Operations (1)
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Design / Design Software

Collier Aerospace Analysis | News Computer-aided Design: HyperSizer software used for fuselage sizing

Materials / Non-metal Materials

Parker Lord (was LORD Corporation) Analysis | News Elastomers: Elastomeric components

Components / Actuation

Moog Inc. Analysis | News Rotary Actuators: ; Electromechanical Actuators:

Components / Bearings

Parker Lord (was LORD Corporation) Analysis | News Spherical Bearings: Rotor CF bearing

Components / Mechanical Components

Parker Lord (was LORD Corporation) Analysis | News Vibration Isolators: Active Vibration Control (AVC) system; Propeller Balancing Equipment: Tail rotor tension torsion strap

Components / Non-Mechanical Components

Device Technologies Inc. Analysis Metal Grommets: Spring-Fast grommet edging system

Components / Valves

Lee Products Ltd. Analysis Hydraulic System Valves:

Airframe Systems / Airframe Assemblies

GKN Aerospace Analysis | News Aircraft Doors: 2 compression-moulded access panels ; Empennages: V-tail aerostructure & thermoplastic composite, induction-welded ruddervators
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Analysis | News Fuselage Sections: Fuselage
Unitech Composites Analysis | News Fairings: Over wing fairing

Airframe Systems / Environmental Systems

ITT Enidine Analysis Shock & Vibration Insulation: Passive Liquid Inertia Vibration Eliminator (LIVE) units

Airframe Systems / Fluid Power

Eaton Aerospace, Fluid Conveyance Division Analysis | News Hydraulic Systems & Equipment: Hydraulic system

Airframe Systems / Landing Assemblies

MECAER Aviation Group Analysis Helicopter Landing Gear: Fully retractable, tail dragger landing gear system
Safran Landing Systems Toronto Analysis | News Helicopter Landing Gear: Develop and manufacture landing gear system consisting of the main landing gear, tail landing gear, wheels and brakes, extension/retraction system, steering system, brake control system and indication sensors.

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis Avionics Management Systems: Avionics hardware and software featuring cyber-hardened and digital backbone solutions
GE Aviation Systems Analysis | News Health & Usage Monitoring: Health Awareness System (HAS); Flight Management Systems: Common Open Architecture Digital Backbone (COADB); Flight Recorders: Voice and Data Recorder
Moog Inc. Analysis | News Automatic Flight Control Systems: Integrated flight control system including flight control computer (FCC) electronics, software, and flight control actuation
Sanmina - SCI Technology Analysis Data Acquisition Systems:

Avionics / Imaging and Visual Systems

L3Harris Technologies (WESCAM) Analysis Multi-Spectral Imaging Systems: WESCAM MX-15D, an advanced, stabilised multi-sensor, multi-spectral imaging and targeting system

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

Archangel Systems Inc. Analysis | News Attitude and Heading Reference Systems: AHR150A

Power Systems / Electrical Power Systems

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) Analysis | News Power Distribution Equipment: Solid state power distribution system

Power Systems / Engine Components

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. - LAHAV Aero-Structures Analysis | News Nacelles: Nacelle structures; Engine Mounts: Seating systems for the tiltrotor

Power Systems / Engines

GE Aircraft Engines Analysis | News Turboshaft Engines: (T64 Series - Bell V-280 Valor - T64-GE-419 )
Rolls-Royce Corporation Analysis | News Turboshaft Engines: (AE 1007 - Bell V-280 Valor - AE 1007F )

Power Systems / Fuel Systems

Meggitt Oregon, Inc. Analysis | News Fuel Tanks & Systems: Fuel system

Production / Manufacturing Services

Testing / Aircraft Operations

TRU Simulation, Inc Analysis Flight Simulators: High-fidelity flight simulator
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