GTTC-Wheel. Guided Tow Technology Composite Wheel - Next generation composite wheels for rotary-wing aircraft

Lead Participant: CARBON THREESIXTY LIMITED

Abstract

GTTC-Wheel will see Carbon ThreeSixty, in partnership with the National Composites Centre and in collaboration with Leonardo Helicopters, leverage their combined expertise to design, develop, characterise and manufacture a revolutionary, ultra-low mass proof of concept CFRP wheel for rotorcraft applications. This includes developing the optimum route-to-market and further quantifying the prospective business opportunity arising from the disruptive innovation in a rapidly growing sector of the aerospace market.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

CARBON THREESIXTY LIMITED £209,909 £ 104,954
 

Participant

NCC OPERATIONS LIMITED £44,981 £ 44,981

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