Clutch contract for Goodrich

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Goodrich Corporation has been awarded an R&D contract to apply its advanced friction material expertise to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Short Take-off, Vertical Landing variant's LiftFan clutch.

has been awarded a research and development contract to apply its advanced friction material expertise to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), Short Take-off, Vertical Landing (STOVL) variant's LiftFan clutch by

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According to Paul Walsh, Vice President of Goodrich's high temperature composites team, "The F-35's clutch transmits power from the engine drive shaft, which Goodrich produces, to power the LiftFan which helps the plane perform short take-offs and vertical landings.

“Tremendous heat is generated during the short clutch engagement which is where our expertise comes into play. Our special high temperature composite materials function well in the extremes of this environment."

Goodrich has been supplying clutch friction material since the inception of the F-35 JSF program. This new research and development contract will involve Goodrich's high temperature composite team in Santa Fe Springs, California, its Aircraft Wheel & Brake team in Troy, Ohio as well as its Materials and Simulation Technical Center in Brecksville, Ohio, in the development of a longer life, higher performance clutch material.

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