WINDSOR LOCKS, CT -- Gulfstream has selected Hamilton Sundstrand's Kidde Aerospace & Defense unit to provide the engine fire detection system for Gulfstream's new G650 business jet. Hamilton Sundstrand is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
The engine and nacelle-mounted fire detectors and control unit are designed and manufactured by Kidde Graviner in Colnbrook, England. Kidde Graviner currently supplies Gulfstream the engine fire detection system for its G350, G450, G500 and G550 aircraft.
Gulfstream previously selected Hamilton Sundstrand to provide several major systems on its new G650 business jet, including the primary Electrical Power Generating System, the emergency power Ram Air Turbine and power distribution boxes.
"The G650 selection underscores the confidence Gulfstream continues to have with Kidde Aerospace & Defense fire detection products," says Tom Hillman, Kidde Aerospace & Defense aviation general manager. "We are delighted to extend our relationship with Gulfstream on its latest business jet entry."
The G650 will offer the longest range, fastest speed, largest cabin and most-advanced cockpit in the Gulfstream fleet. Using an advanced aerodynamic design, the G650 will have a maximum operating speed of 0.925 Mach, which will make it the fastest flying civil aircraft. Gulfstream expects to begin G650 customer deliveries in 2012. Based on the aircraft development schedule, the company projects it will receive FAA Type Certification and validation by the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) in 2011. First flight of the aircraft is scheduled for the second half of 2009.
