C-17 Globemaster III
Nacelle/Propulsion System
Triumph Aerostructures Responsibility
Triumph Aerostructures-Produced Integrated Aerostructures
Nacelle systems include:
- Inlet
- Fan Cowl Door
- Fan Reverser
- Core Reverser
Responsibility
Triumph Aerostructures completes the following:
- Engine Build-Up
- Podding
- Fabrication
- Assembly
- Systems Testing
Triumph Aerostructures delivers four nacelles per shipset.
Key Product Features
- Multiple Materials
- Composites
- High-temperature Composites
- Aluminum
- Titanium
- Inconel
- Spray-on Insulation and Blankets
- In-flight Reversing
- Targeted Full-reverse Thrust
- Reverse Ground Running Operable
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Feature |
Enables Aircraft To |
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Fully reversible thrust in flight |
Perform tactical descent. |
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On-ground continuous operations |
Perform engine running operations (ERO). |
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Both fan and core air reversed |
Perform unimpeded ramp loading. |
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More than 10,000 pounds thrust per engine |
Back up a 2-percent grade, fully loaded; land in less than 3,000 feet; and do a three-point turn. |
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All air directed up and forward |
Operate with no ground disturbance. |
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No engine reingestion of reverse air |
Perform continuous operations without engine problems. |
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Meeting FAA Stage 3 noise requirements |
Operate out of commercial airports. |
