Powering F-35s Aboard Aircraft Carriers
Anticipating the deployment of F-35 airplanes aboard aircraft carriers, the U.S. Navy issued a requisition for development of a system to feed power to 400 Hz AC and 270 VCD aircraft with a minimum impact on the existing equipment and space.
FCX used its experience with the 400 Hz AC and 270 VDC high performance power supplies and, by cross utilizing a large portion of the existing 400 Hz system, provided a substantial savings in cost and space.
The actual 270 VDC addition is a small pod that can be mounted in out-of-the-way locations.