SALT LAKE CITY, July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop
Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has produced its
50,000th G-2000 gyroscope, the world's smallest tactical
grade, dynamically-tuned gyroscope in production, which is used for
both military and commercial purposes.
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The G-2000 senses rate orientation for stabilization and
targeting applications. Since 1992, Northrop Grumman's Salt Lake City facility has produced the
two-axis G‑2000 gyroscope for missile and torpedo guidance, as well
as pointing and stabilization of electro-optical/infrared cameras,
antennas, periscopes and radars.
"The G-2000 offers high performance and reliability at an
affordable cost. It's the gold standard for miniature
dynamically-tuned gyros due to its higher engineering and
exceptional consistency of quality, manufacture and delivery," said
Bob Mehltretter, vice president,
Navigation and Positioning Systems, Northrop Grumman Electronic
Systems. "Although the gyro is small in size, its impact has been
huge due to its role in national security and saving lives."
The G-2000 supports national security through its use on
missiles, including the Patriot Advanced Capability-3, Harpoon and
AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, among other
platforms. In 2010, the G-2000 helped to guide the drill that
rescued 33 trapped Chilean miners from an underground mine. The
G-2000 is used for both military and commercial applications by
domestic and international customers. The gyroscope is especially
suitable for environments that are subject to high shock
forces.
Early next year, Northrop Grumman plans to introduce the
LRS-2002, a digital G‑2000-based, two-axis turn-key rate sensor
that offers the proven performance of the G‑2000 with a
programmable digital output — packaged for lower cost, smaller size
and simplified integration.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems,
cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and
commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
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