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COMPOSITE AEROSPACE STRUCTURES

Composite Components for Commercial and Military Applications

COMPOSITE AEROSPACE STRUCTURES

Composite Components for Commercial and Military Applications

MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has extensive experience in the design, development, qualification and integration of high-performance lightweight composite missile and space structures, aircraft containers and drive shafts.

Structural Components

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has decades of experience in the production of precision metal parts for a variety of missile applications. Our operations include “state-of-the art” precision machining, assembly and testing with a primary focus on complex, close tolerance, build to print metal parts, mechanical and electro mechanical sub-assemblies.

Composite Pressure Vessels

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has extensive experience in the design, development, qualification and integration of high-performance lightweight composite pressure vessels for aircraft, satellite, launch vehicle and missile platforms.

Applications include military and commercial aircraft flotation and emergency power, missile control, launch vehicle and satellite propulsion subsystems.

Industry-Leading
Manufacturing Capability

Industry-Leading
Manufacturing Capability

Primary Manufacturing Technologies

  • Structural design and analysis
  • Multi-axis filament winding
  • Resin formulation and analysis
  • Molding and lay-up
  • Custom and composite machining
  • NDI, Ultrasonic and X-ray inspection

Secondary Manufacturing Processes

  • TIG welding of aluminum
  • Insulation fabrication
  • Finishing operations

   Delivering The Best To The Best®


General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global aerospace and defense company. We are a committed to providing the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching products that provide a cutting-edge advantage to our war fighters. A General Dynamics Company.

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