10,000th T700 digital engine control for Apache, Black Hawk helicopters delivered
BAE Systems delivered 10,000th T700 digital engine control for for U.S. Army AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The T700 control, which governs the operation of the engine, has been in production since 1989.
Lowell Bidwell, logistics and sustainment director for the Army’s Black Hawk project management office, joined BAE to mark the milestone with the BAE Systems employees involved in manufacturing and servicing the T700 engine control.
“The delivery of the 10,000th T700 engine control is a significant achievement in support of our armed forces,” said Bob Hoffman, BAE Systems’ site executive in Fort Wayne. “Building and supporting this vital system is a source of great pride for our 800 Fort Wayne employees, and we are honored to be recognized on this occasion.”