Future Vertical Lift concept

Putting expertise and innovation to work for the future of military rotorcraft 

As one of the U.S. Army’s modernization priorities to dominate in the multi-domain battlespace, Future Vertical Lift (FVL) is a key focus for Collins Aerospace. The Army leads the way in defining the next generation of military rotorcraft and we are poised to help align and deliver capabilities that will provide advanced, transformational solutions and superior performance – now and well into the future.

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A best-in-class future helicopter solution requires innovative capabilities that push the limits of what’s possible, while keeping an eye on affordability, sustainment and training. At the same time, there are clear challenges in ensuring all the pieces work seamlessly together without compromising on the goals of the FVL program – from increasing safety, performance, lethality and agility to ensuring longevity of all solutions and continuous advancement.

Plus, many of the advancements being developed for FVL need to be considered as part of the entire ecosystem, inclusive of Air Launched Effects (ALE), a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and modernizing the current fleet with backwards compatible solutions.

The capabilities that the Army implements need to focus on key areas that address those challenges and deliver at an unprecedented level – 

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Leading Open Systems for FVL

Modular open systems approach (MOSA) is critical to building a best-in-class FVL ecosystem as well as modernizing the current fleet for rapid advancement and mission flexibility. Collins Aerospace is front and center in establishing and developing open systems frameworks from in-the-field demonstrations to our Huntsville Customer Experience Center.

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Unique Solutions Optimized for Weight & Drag

FARA and FLRAA face complex weight and drag challenges to deliver on speed, range, payload capacity and ultimately superior performance. Everything is on the table when it comes to developing transformational technology for the future fleet.

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Enabling Sustainable Overmatch for FVL

For both FVL and the current fleet, the ease and affordability of maintenance and upgrades need to be addressed at the forefront of any new technological advancement. That means planning for sustainment now to avoid costly or inefficient updates in the future.

A Legacy of Mission-Ready Innovation

From actuation to avionics and nearly everything in between, Collins Aerospace has been a trusted partner in military aviation innovation and advancement for over 100 years.

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