Nacelle Products : Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division

Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division nacelle systems production encompasses Dallas' production of large, complex nacelles for the C-17 airlifter and the long-standing and innovative work in such areas as acoustics, composites and the use of high temperature materials. In addition to C-17 nacelles, the company also produces complete nacelles systems and components for a number of other aircraft, including the Gulfstream G450 and G350 business jets.

Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division also designs and fabricates the transcowls for the CF6-80C2 and CF6-80E1 engines. CF6-80C2 translating cowls, produced by the company’s Milledgeville facility, are key components in the thrust reversers of the CF6, which are used on a number of wide-body aircraft. The CF6-80E1 engine is used on the Airbus A330.

Since the introduction of the Garrett TFE731 turbofan engine in 1972, the company has had successful, long-term subcontracts with a variety of users of the engine in commercial business jets. Current users include Raytheon Corporate Hawker 800 and the Dassault Falcon 50 Jet. As a subcontractor to Goodrich, the company has responsibility for designing and building the fan cowl doors for the CFM56 engines used on the Airbus A340.

The company produces nacelle components for the Boeing 747, 767 and 777 airplanes. This work includes fan cowl assemblies, composite thrust reverser and inlet panels and other composite components.