Design Capabilities

Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. not only manufactures integrated aerostructures, but we also design products that are both effective and affordable for our customers.

We are proficient in CATIA, Unigraphics II, and CCD (CADAM) design and analysis software. We also have extensive experience in product data definition translation that gives us the ability to support our customers using other computer-aided design software packages.

Regardless of what design approach is used, our primary focus is on producibility. We use digital mockup tools to validate the "manufacturability" of key components before the first parts are made. In doing so, we
lower costs, improve productivity and increase production stability.

In addition, our structures engineering test laboratory provides additional resources for product design validation. This laboratory has an industry-wide reputation for engineering excellence in structural testing, as well as outstanding cost and schedule performance. The systems test laboratories offer specialized, dedicated facilities with remotely operated test cells for the safe performance of hydraulic, environmental, fuel and fire barrier tests — assuring the reliability and quality of our products.

We operate at the forefront of advanced technology, and are fully capable in a wide variety of functions, which include:

• Structural Design
  
• Stress Analysis
  
• Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Testing
  
• Systems Engineering
  
• Factory Support
  
• Product Support
  
• Systems Installation Design

Vought engineers are experienced in the design and development of: wings, empennage, fuselage, nacelles, pylons, control surfaces, doors and fairings.

Research and Development

Our engineers solve complex aerospace problems through rigorous research and development programs. When an industry partner comes to us with a challenge, we respond with a solution. Some successful products of our continual research and development include:

• Improved Aircraft Doors
  
• Integrated Wings
  
• Advanced Material Empennages
  
• Damage-resistant Leading Edges