Bell Textron has contracted Marotta Controls to develop a power inverter for the US Army’s MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA).
Marotta said the inverter will power essential onboard systems while maintaining the aircraft’s lightweight and energy-efficient design.
The deal marks the New Jersey-based company’s first partnership with Bell and its entry into DC-to-AC power conversion technology.
“This new product and relationship with Bell epitomize the convergence of innovation and opportunity,” said Steve Fox, Senior Vice President for Power and Actuation Systems at Marotta Controls.
“We’ve leveraged decades of power systems expertise to develop inverter technology that supports fuel pump applications.”
Supporting Next-Gen Fleet
The 51-foot (16-meter) MV-75, developed by Bell and its partners, is designed to replace parts of the US Army’s aging helicopter fleet, including the Black Hawk and Apache.
The tiltrotor combines vertical takeoff and landing capability with the speed and range of fixed-wing aircraft, allowing it to carry troops and equipment farther and faster than current models.
“Recognition as part of the MV-75 program aligns with Marotta’s strategic growth initiatives in advanced aircraft systems,” Fox said.
“As the Army modernizes its rotary fleet through the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program, Marotta is positioned to support critical defense supply chains and power system requirements across multiple platforms.”
