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EDO INTRODUCES TWIN MAVERICK CARRIAGE CAPABILITY
ON
GEMINI 'SMART' MULTIPLE STORE CARRIER
PARIS - June 13, 2005 - EDO MBM Technology Ltd., a business unit of EDO Corporation (NYSE: EDO) has announced the capability to carry the Raytheon Maverick missile on its GEMINI Mil-Std-1760 twin-store weapon carrier.
This unique high-performance carriage capability is part of EDO MBM’s ongoing GEMINI product development and further underpins EDO market leadership in "smart" weapon carriage systems.
As proven in recent ground trials, GEMINI can be rapidly converted to accept two LAU-117 dual-mode launchers and AGM-65 Maverick missiles with the addition of a simple modification kit. The aircraft-to-Maverick communication protocol remains unchanged and no other flight line actions are required.
GEMINI, launched at the 2004 Farnborough Air Show, is designed to be a universal fit to a wide range of platforms such as Tornado GR4, Harrier GR9 and Eurofighter Typhoon, as well as other future platforms. By increasing the payload that an aircraft is able to deliver on a single mission, it provides enhanced operational capability through increased smart-weapon load-out and improved store mix, or increased range by clearing fuel-tank-capable pylons of ordnance with no loss in store quantity. It is fully Mil-Std-1760 Class 2 compliant and capable of carrying two stores of up to 1000 pounds each, with individual targeting and release of each weapon.
GEMINI with Maverick is on display at EDO Corporation’s stand E9 in Hall 3 of the International Paris Air Show at le Bourget.
EDO MBM Technology Ltd produces weapon carriage and release systems, rugged portable computers and flexible circuits for the aerospace and defense industries.
About EDO Corporation
EDO Corporation is the market leader in sophisticated aircraft-armament carriage and
release systems. For decades, EDO has provided such equipment for the world’s dominant
jet fighters, including the F-15, F-16, F/A-18, Tornado and Harrier. For the F/A-22,
EDO has developed and produces the AMRAAM Vertical Eject Launcher (AVEL), which employs
the company’s state-of-the-art pneumatic ejection technology.
EDO is developing a pneumatic launching system for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company is also developing a launching system for the Joint Common Missile.
In addition to Aircraft Armament, EDO Corporation has core competencies in a wide range of critical defense areas, including:
EDO was founded in 1925, and is headquartered in New York City. The company had revenues last year of $536 million, and employs 2,700 people.
Contact:
Nick Guard
Business Development Manager, EDO MBM Technology Ltd.
+44 (0(1273 810 572
+44 (0)7787 522 505 (Mobile)
nick.guard@edombmtech.co.uk
William A. Walkowiak, CFA
Director of Investor Relations, EDO Corporation
+1 212 716 2038
ir@edocorp.com
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