Aperture Systems covers the structural openings, doors, fairings, and bay closures integrated into airframe structures to enable the deployment or operation of weapons and sensors, encompassing bomb-bay door mechanisms, flush-fitting panel assemblies, actuated cover plates, and associated sealing and hinge hardware manufactured from aluminium alloys, titanium, and CFRP composites.
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Aperture Systems suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
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Sectors serving Weapons Systems companies:
Active Electronic Components •
Imaging and Visual Systems •
Sensors, Transducers & Detectors •
Terminals, Relays & Switching •
Inertial & Gyro Sensors •
Cockpit Displays •
Actuation •
Avionic Hardware •
Flight & Data Management •
Electrical/Electronic Connectors •
Passive Electronic Components •
Technical Consultants •
Structural Components •
Electrical Power Systems •
Design •
Metals •
Shielding •
Switches •
Valves •
Power Transmission •
Tubing, Hoses & Conduits •
Fluid Power •
Fibre Optics •
Design Software •
Computer Integrated Manufacturing •
Fasteners •
Mechanical Hardware •
Mechanical Connectors •
Composite Materials •
Turbine Engines •
Batteries & Accessories •
Bearings •
Non-metal Materials

Weapons Systems

Sectors purchasing from Weapons Systems companies:
Airframer •
Airframe Assemblies •
Aircraft Operations