Beloit, Wisconsin – Fairbanks Morse Engine, an EnPro Industries company, announced that they have received an award from Northrop Grumman Ship Systems to supply the generator sets for LHA 6. Six (6) Fairbanks Morse Colt-Pielstick 12 cylinder PA6B diesel generators rated at 4,200 kW each will provide electrical power for auxiliary propulsion and ship's service.
LHA 6 features several aviation enhancements beyond the LHD design. These include a larger hangar deck, realignment and expansion of the aviation maintenance facilities, a larger area for parts storage and support equipment, and increased fuel capacity for aircraft. LHA 6 is scheduled to be delivered in 2012.
About Fairbanks Morse Engine
Since the company's inception in the 1880s, Fairbanks Morse Engine, based in Beloit, Wisconsin, USA, has been a worldwide leader in diesel engine technology and manufacturing. Today, the mission of Fairbanks Morse Engine is to provide its customers the highest quality diesel engines and generator sets, dual fuel engine generator sets, OEM replacement parts, and factory trained direct field service support. Our focus markets today are in the locomotive, stationary power generation sector and large medium speed diesel and diesel-electric propulsion for the United States Navy and commercial shipbuilding industry. |
