Douglas Spd Wins Navair Prototype Contract

摘要

The Special Products Division (SPD) of Douglas Equipment Limited has been awarded a contract for five prototype 'Mantis' aircraft manoeuvring systems by the US Navy's Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).rnNAVAIR provides unique engineering, development, testing, evaluation, in-service support and programme management capabilities to deliver airborne weapons systems that are technologically superior and readily available.rnThe order with Douglas SPD will enable NAVAIR to assess the Mantis as a replacement system for existing deck handling equipment. A key feature will be the unit's ability to increase the mass parking capability when 'spotting' aircraft onboard ships or in hangars.