At HR Textron, We Go Further
Providing reliable, affordable actuation systems and components

For more than a half century HR Textron has been supplying actuation systems and components to the world's leading rotorcraft manufacturers including Bell, Boeing and Sikorsky, as well as aftermarket service providers. Customers benefit from our broad base of flight-proven actuators, and rely on our expertise to develop custom actuation solutions for the next generation of commercial and military rotorcraft.

When it comes to Rotorcraft actuation technology, nobody goes further than HR Textron in product range, product reliability, competitive pricing, continuous advancement, and customer relationships.

BROAD, ADAPTABLE PRODUCT BASE — We Go Further
From the Cobra and Apache helicopter to the Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey to the Sikorsky S-76 HR Textron actuators are found on a broad range of rotorcraft. In fact, all Bell helicopters rely on HR Textron technology for their main and tail rotor actuators.

Working from a diversified base of flight-proven actuation products, HR Textron engineers don't always have to start from scratch to meet customer needs. Consider, for example, how we adapted the same fly-by-wire technology through various phases of the U.S. Navy's F-18 fighter jet, then evolved it to a whole new platform — the tile-rotor. (First, to the power drive unit on Bell-Boeing's V-22, then to the pylon conversion actuation system on Bell Agusta's BA609.)

The HR Textron product base goes even further with a broad range of components available individually or in kits. We assume responsibility for the entire package — actuators, brackets, hoses and other parts the technician will need to install the system.

PRODUCT RELIABILITY — We Go Further
While reliability is essential with all types of rotorcraft, the demanding military environment puts actuation components to the test. They must withstand tremendous force and vibration, respond at lightening speeds, and they must fit within small envelope requirements. At HR Textron we have demonstrated the reliability of our products on a variety of military rotorcraft including the V-22 Osprey, Cobra, Kiowa, Huey and Apache.

COMPETITIVE PRICING — We Go Further
We never stop striving for continuous improvement. We're continually pushing our design and production processes further to keep costs down. At HR Textron, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer highly reliable products and great service at an affordable price, over the entire life of the aircraft.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT — We Go Further
HR Textron customers reap the benefits of robust corporate-wide tools and programs including Textron Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Integrated Supply Chain. Through these initiatives we're able to drive sustainable cost reduction and invest in research and development for breakthrough technologies.

Taking Technology Further — As we strive to meet our customers' current needs, we're always thinking about the future, devoting internal research and development resources to projects like electromechanical and fly-by-light actuation. We're replacing manual signals and hydraulic lines with electrical systems and fiber optics, like those found in the V-22.

Staying Ahead of Demand — Customers are continually looking for faster, timely and flexible deliveries. At HR Textron, we have initiatives in all of those areas. We go further in production economies, innovative design, system performance and customer service.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS — We Go Further
Over the years, our customers have thanked us with many awards. We're particularly proud to have earned Boeing's coveted Silver Supplier Award, Northrop Grumman's Platinum Supplier Award and Lockheed Martin's Star Award. Going further every day helped us meet our customers' strict requirements for quality and on-time delivery.