GD Awarded F-35 Lightning II Gun System Contracts by LM

(Charlotte, N.C., November 17, 2008) -- General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded two contracts by Lockheed Martin for the production of GAU-22/A gun systems for the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft. The contracts have a combined value of nearly $9 million.

According to General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products Gun Systems Program Manager Howard Brott, "Our GAU-22/A gun system serves a vital role in the F-35 aircraft's tactical air-to-ground support capabilities. In addition, the 25mm GAU-22/A brings increased range in air-to-air engagements compared to the 20mm guns common on today's fighters. The gun system's high rate of fire and consistency are key features for future F-35 pilots, and its reliability contributes significantly to lower operating and aircraft maintenance costs."

The F-35 Lightning II internal gun system is based on a derivative of General Dynamics' proven GAU-12/U 25mm Gatling gun. It will be used on the F-35 Conventional Take-off and Landing (CTOL) variant and will include the GAU-22/A gun and its associated components. General Dynamics is also developing an external gun system for other variants of the F-35.

Source : General Dynamics

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