Sponsor: Air Force Research Laboratory, SBIR Program Phase II

Team Members: WebCore Technologies, Inc., Boeing Phantom Works, Vector Composites, ATK Composites, Hexcel

Objectives:

• Develop and qualify TYCOR_® sandwich composite weapons bay door for Boeing X-45C
• Demonstrate 50% cost saving over baseline design

Key Features:

• VARTM for single-step processing
• Unitized construction for significant part count reduction
• Dual 15' x 2' composite doors
• High dimensional control supports low observable operation