GKN Features Fuel, Emergency Flotation Tech

GKN Aerospace is showcasing emergency flotation and fuel system technologies here at its Heli-Expo booth (No. N2608).

On display are fuel systems supplied for a number of rotary-wing aircraft and land vehicles, alongside the latest repair developments. GKN manufactures the fuel and flotation systems in both the U.S. and the UK and supplies turnkey service, from fuel storage to engine feed systems, as well as flexible fuel bladders, crashworthy and self-sealing systems, rotationally molded tanks and range-extender tanks. Also incorporated in fuel tanks are explosive suppressant and anti-slosh technology, where required. For the military market GKN manufactures self-sealing fuel systems, providing protection from 7.62-mm to 20-mm rounds.