Goodrich Corporation has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to supply 160 pylons for the US Air Force C-5 Galaxy strategic airlifter reliability enhancement and re-engining programme (RERP).
The pylons, which will attach the propulsion system to the aircraft’s wing, are to be delivered from the beginning of 2011 to the end of 2015.
Go deeper with GlobalData
Each C-5M Super Galaxy will be powered by four GE CF6-80C2 engines, which requires a nacelle system and pylon.
The C-5M Super Galaxy is the only aircraft capable of carrying 100% of certified air-transportable cargo.
Goodrich previously received a contract from Lockheed to provide pylons and nacelles for three test aircraft as well as nine airplanes in the initial phases of the RERP.
