Astronics Corporation, a developer of lighting, electrical generation, control and distribution systems for the aerospace industry, has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft to design, develop and supply the Helicopter Emergency Exit Lighting (HEEL) system for Sikorsky's new CH-53K military heavy-lift helicopter, currently under development for the U.S. Marine Corps.
Sikorsky expects to deliver more than 156 helicopters, which will replace the CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters currently in use by the U.S. Marine Corps, Astronics is a leader in HEEL systems with products on thousands of commercial and military helicopter platforms worldwide.
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| Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc (LSI) | Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems, Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems, Cabin Signage & Displays, Emergency Lighting Systems, Instrument Panels, Keyboards, Lighting Control Panels, Locator Beacons, Passenger Information Display Systems , Pressure Altimeters |
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| Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion |
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| Lighting |
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