Derlan Ships External Fuel Tanks for German Military Helicopters.SANTA ANA Santa Ana, city, El Salvador Santa Ana (sän'tä ä`nä), city (1993 pop. 129,873), W El Salvador. It is the second largest city in the country and the commercial and processing center for a sugarcane, coffee, and cattle region. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 1999-- Derlan Inc., a leading supplier of military and commercial aircraft components, Monday announced that it has made the first shipment of external fuel tanks to Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH, of Donauworth, Germany. The fuel tanks are designed to extend the range of German military Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion The CH-53 Sea Stallion is the most common name for the Sikorsky S-65 family of heavy-lift transport helicopters. Originally developed for use by the United States Marine Corps, it is also in service with Germany, Mexico, Iran, Israel, and as the MH-53 Pave Low helicopters. The filament-wound composite external fuel tanks are part of a contract for 21 shipsets (42 tanks). They are used in conjunction with the German CH-53G Range Extension Program. Deliveries will be completed by the end of 1999. "We are pleased that we could put our expertise in manufacturing filament-wound composite fuel tanks to service for one of our principal European allies," said Gordon Dierks, Derlan's senior vice president. "Extending the range of a heavy-lift helicopter such as the Sea Stallion Sea Stallion can refer to:
The versatile Sikorksy CH-53 helicopter is used for a variety of missions, including heavy-lift operations, military transport, search and rescue, vertical replenishment The use of a helicopter for the transfer of materiel to or from a ship. Also called VERTREP. , humanitarian aid Humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity. , and disaster relief. They can carry 16 tons of supplies, cargo, vehicles, artillery artillery, originally meant any large weaponry (including such ancient engines of war as catapults and battering rams) or war material, but later applied only to heavy firearms as opposed to small arms. , and troops, operating at cruise speeds of 170 knots. With headquarters in Santa Ana, Derlan supports leading OEMs, prime contractors, and completion centers with cost-effective design and manufacturing capabilities. In addition to filament-wound fuel tanks, the company produces a wide range of military aerospace assemblies and products. The company is also well known for its commercial aircraft products, including actuators and landing gear. For more information, contact: Derlan Inc., 2040 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, Calif., 92705. Telephone 949/250-3123, fax 949/261-2013. |
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