Marotta Controls has been selected by Bell Textron Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc., to supply a static inverter for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). This contract marks Marotta's expansion into a new product category and initiates a partnership with Bell, positioning the company within the Army’s advanced weapon system development program.
Steve Fox, Senior Vice President of Power and Actuation Systems at Marotta Controls, stated, "This new product and relationship with Bell epitomize the convergence of innovation and opportunity. We've leveraged our decades of proven power systems expertise to develop inverter technology to support fuel pump applications. This positions Marotta as a complete power solutions provider across air, land, sea, and space domains."
The development of this static inverter represents Marotta's entry into DC-to-AC power conversion technology. The device is designed with an advanced power conversion architecture and will be integrated into the MV-75’s power distribution system to ensure efficient operation while adhering to strict size, weight, and power standards.
The MV-75 aircraft is being developed by Bell in collaboration with its industrial partners as part of the U.S. Army's next-generation multi-mission platform. The tiltrotor design allows for vertical takeoff like a helicopter while offering the speed and range typical of fixed-wing aircraft. This combination aims to enhance operational flexibility for future missions.
Fox added, “Recognition as part of the MV-75 program aligns with Marotta's strategic growth initiatives in advanced aircraft systems. This contract opens significant opportunities for expanded collaboration with Bell, supporting their continued innovation in vertical lift technologies. As the Army modernizes its rotary fleet through the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program, Marotta is positioned to support critical defense supply chains and power system requirements across multiple platforms.”
Founded in 1943 and based in Montville, Marotta Controls designs and manufactures systems for aerospace and defense applications including pressure controls, motion controls, fluid management systems, electronic controls, satellites, launch vehicles, shipboard equipment, sub-sea technologies, tactical systems, and aircraft components. The company holds over 200 patents.
