Total Weapon System Support Technology Development

In addition to providing engineering and technical analysis services, Skyward, Ltd. has successfully developed and patented a low-cost lightweight fire protection device, “Enhanced Powder Panel”, for passively storing and delivering fire extinguishing agent upon the impact of a ballistic projectile.

Additional details of Skyward's Enhanced Powder Panels are available by clicking the link HERE

This development has involved the use of Skyward internal research and development along with funding and collaborative assistance from the Next Generation Fire Suppression Technology Program (NGP) and the Joint Aircraft Survivability Program (JASP), including efforts under the Joint Live Fire Program.

Enhanced Powder Panels have been effectively demonstrated in a number of production-realistic aircraft. Several design variants have undergone environmental compliance testing by MET Laboratories and were found to be compliant with MIL-STD-810F and SAE J1455 requirements in all tests.

Improvements Over Traditional Powder Panel Designs include:

Significantly improved fire mitigation potential Up to 15 to 20x greater front face area removal Up to 5 to 10x greater powder release Enhanced powder dispersion Much longer powder suspension time Greater design flexibility to target weight, durability, and other design goals Up to 10% lighter Up to 25% thinner

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