TAMPA, Fla., May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SPECIAL
OPERATIONS FORCES INDUSTRY CONFERENCE -- Textron Systems
Weapon & Sensor Systems, a business of Textron Inc. (NYSE:
TXT), announced today the successful testing of the
Fury® lightweight precision guided glide munition
against moving targets at Yuma Proving
Grounds in Arizona. This
test marks a significant milestone, as it marks the completion of
the Fury weapon's development.
The Weapon & Sensor Systems team conducted 13 test flights
for the Fury weapon, which accumulated to a total of 23.8 flight
hours between captive carriage, survey flights and 10 weapon
releases from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Two tests were
conducted from Textron Systems' own Shadow® Tactical UAS
at an altitude of 8,000 feet and a 1.5 kilometer standoff against a
moving target. Both munitions successfully impacted the target.
These results demonstrate end-to-end testing of the Fury weapon and
improve both system maturity and Technology Readiness Level
(TRL).
"Based on the results achieved during Fury flight testing, we
are pleased with the development progress of the Fury lightweight
precision guided munition," says Weapon & Sensor Systems Senior
Vice President & General Manager Brian
Sinkiewicz.
The Fury weapon uses a common interface for rapid integration on
multiple manned and unmanned platforms. The weapon's tri-mode
fuzing – impact, height of burst and delay – further enables a
single Fury to address a broad target set, ranging from static and
moving light armored vehicles to small boats and dismounted
personnel. Fury is guided by a GPS-aided inertial navigation system
with a Semi-Active Laser terminal guidance, enabling engagement of
moving targets.
About Textron Systems
Textron Systems' businesses develop and integrate products,
services and support for aerospace and defense customers, as well
as civil and commercial customers including those in law
enforcement, security, border patrol and critical infrastructure
protection around the globe. Harnessing agility and a broad
base of expertise, Textron Systems' innovative businesses design,
manufacture, field and support comprehensive solutions that expand
customer capabilities and deliver value. Textron Systems consists
of its Advanced Information Solutions, Electronic Systems,
Geospatial Solutions, Lycoming Engines, Marine & Land Systems,
Support Solutions, TRU Simulation + Training, Unmanned Systems and
Weapon & Sensor Systems businesses. More information is
available at www.textronsystems.com.
About Textron Inc
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its
global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance
businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and
services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands
such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen,
Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Textron Off Road, Textron Systems,
and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information visit:
www.textron.com.
Certain statements in this press release may project revenues or
describe strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical
matters; these forward-looking statements speak only as of the date
on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update
them. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results
to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements.
FURY is either registered trademark or trademark of Textron,
Inc. in the United States and/or
other countries. SHADOW is either a registered trademark or
trademark of AAI Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Media
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Textron
Systems
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657-2020
PublicRelations@textronsystems.com
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