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Sikorsky Innovations Preps For More Vibration Tests

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Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

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Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft [UTX], has completed rig testing of a Hub Mounted Vibration Suppression system (HMVS), designed to eliminate vibration and deliver a smoother helicopter ride. The work is jointly funded by Sikorsky and the Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD). "HMVS represents a significant improvement in the control of vibration at its source with less weight than conventional vibration treatments," said Jim Kagdis, program manager for Sikorsky Advanced Programs. "Combined with our active flap…

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