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 |
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CARBON THREESIXTY LIMITED | £209,909 | £ 104,954 |
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Participant |
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NCC OPERATIONS LIMITED | £44,981 | £ 44,981 |
People |
ORCID iD |
Andy Smith (Project Manager) |