Flight Control Actuation
Customers worldwide trust in the reliability and performance of Kearfott actuators for mission critical applications. Our flight control actuators rely on the proven performance of our motion control component technologies, which enables rapid development while minimizing program schedule and cost risk.
Proven Technologies
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UAV
- Low profile, compact design
- Environmentally sealed
- Configurable communication protocol
- Aerospace alloy and insulation materials
- Fits where other actuators can’t
- Reliable operation in extreme military environments
- Proven base design with customizable options enables short lead times to meet tight schedules
- Powerful and lightweight
Missile
Kearfott missile control actuators and actuation systems are fielded in missile applications worldwide. They are used for thrust vector control, fin actuation, and for divert and attitude control. Kearfott custom designs its proven modules into unique packages for both discrete actuator applications and complete integrated tail kit solutions that typically include all axis and fin lock control.
- Integrated frameless components
- Advanced motor / motion control topology
- Multi-use fin lock
- Zero-backlash fin interface
- Low friction drive disengagement
- Multiple feedback options
- Multiple communication protocols
- Layered Built-in-Test (BIT) capability
- Maximum performance in extreme thermal environments
- Optimized weight through eliminating redundant structure
- Re-settable / testable fin locks
- BIT enhances mission reliability
- High bandwidth
Autopilot
Kearfott autopilot actuators represent the latest in fail-passive, smart actuation. Utilizing Kearfott’s proven motion control components including: digital motion control, electromagnetic spring release clutch, and brushless DC motor packaged in a low-profile (75in-lb of output torque with integrated fail safe clutch and weighing <4lbs).
- Low profile, compact design
- Environmentally sealed
- Configurable communication protocol
- Aerospace alloy and insulation materials
- Fits where other actuators can’t
- Reliable operation in extreme military environments
- Proven base design with customizable options enables short lead times to meet tight schedules
- Powerful and lightweight