BAE Systems receives $9.5 million contract to provide M88A2 spare engines to the U.S. Marine Corps
06 Mar 2006
YORK, Pa. -- BAE Systems has been awarded a $9.5 million contract by U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) to provide 24 M88A2 HERCULES spare engines to the U.S. Marine Corps.
“We are pleased to continue providing the U.S. Marine Corps with the quality equipment needed to complete their missions,” said Ron McCleaf, BAE Systems’ M88 program manager.
Work on this contract will begin immediately at the company’s York, Pa. facility with deliveries scheduled to begin in April 2007 and continue through December 2007.
HERCULES provides unparalleled capability for recovering today’s 70-ton combat vehicles and answers the need for cost-effective, self-supporting heavy recovery performance. Key upgrades from the M88A1 include improved power-assisted braking, improved steering, improved electrical system and increased engine horsepower, providing soldiers and Marines with 25 percent more towing muscle, 40 percent more lifting strength and 55 percent more winching power in meeting any mission requirement.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier transatlantic defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With more than 100,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems’ sales exceeded GB £15.4 billion (US$28 billion) in 2005.
For further information, please contact:
Herb Muktarian, BAE Systems
Tel: + 1 717-225-8004 Pgr: + 1 800-797-1593
herb.muktarian@baesystems.com
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