BAE SYSTEMS Awarded a $251 Million Contract Modification for M88A2 HERCULES Recovery Vehicles.YORK, Pa. -- BAE Systems BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. has been awarded a $251 million contract modification from the U.S. Army TACOM TACOM Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (US Army) TACOM Tactical Communications TACOM Tactical Command TACOM Tank-Automotive and Armament Command TACOM Theater Army Command TACOM Tactical Army Command TACOM Tactical Army COM Life Cycle Management Command to remanufacture 113 M88A2 HERCULES recovery vehicles, provide spare parts Spare parts, also referred to as Service Parts is a term used to indicate extra parts available and in proximity to the mechanical item, such as a automobile, boat, engine, for which they might be used. Spare parts are also called “spares. and extend system technical support for the U.S. Army. "These combat proven vehicles will help the Army meet the projected fielding of the modular Heavy Brigade A heavy brigade is a formation made up from 'Heavy' Cavalry ie Dragoon Guards and Dragoons. The Heavy Brigade was a British heavy cavalry unit commanded by Gen. James Scarlett at the Battle of Balaklava in the Crimean War. Combat Teams," said Ron McCleaf, M88A2 program manager for BAE Systems. Work will begin immediately at the company's York, Pa. facility, with vehicle deliveries scheduled to begin in December 2007 and continuing through November 2009 and is the largest continuous production run of M88A2 vehicles since the program began. The contract provides for two options worth up to an additional $18.9 million to remanufacture eight additional vehicles for the U.S. Army and two for the U.S. Marine Corps. HERCULES has provided unmatched capabilities during Operation Iraqi Freedom. To date, 157 HERCULES vehicles have been fielded against a total U.S. Army requirement of more than 500 vehicles. The U.S. Marine Corps has fielded 60 vehicles in the M88A2 configuration. An additional 114 vehicles have been delivered to allied nations. HERCULES provides unparalleled capability for recovering today's 70-ton combat vehicles and answers the need for cost-effective, self-supporting heavy recovery performance. Key upgrades from the M88A1 include improved power-assisted braking, improved steering The process whereby builders, brokers, and rental property managers induce purchasers or lessees of real property to buy land or rent premises in neighborhoods composed of persons of the same race. , improved electrical system and increased engine horsepower horsepower, unit of power in the English system of units. It is equal to 33,000 foot-pounds per minute or 550 foot-pounds per second or approximately 746 watts. , providing soldiers and Marines with 25 percent more towing muscle, 40 percent more lifting strength and 55 percent more winching power in meeting any mission requirement. About BAE Systems BAE Systems is the premier trans-Atlantic defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . BAE Systems, with more than 86,000 employees worldwide, had 2005 sales that exceeded $28 billion. |
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