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Reuse, New Tech Designs Key For HiPPAG, MPBR

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Monday, December 13th, 2010

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By B.C. Kessner The reuse of existing ordnance systems and tailoring of proven technologies, such as Ultra Electronics' High Pressure Pure Air Generator (HiPPAG), are key performance and cost-saving factors in the Raytheon [RTN]-led Multi-Purpose Bomb Rack (MPBR) program for the Navy, according to executives from the firms. "With the design, we took basically the existing BRU-33 bomb rack, pulled out the parts that were pyrotechnic and replaced them with Ultra-designed pneumatic systems and valves," John Webb, program manager, Raytheon…

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