L-3 Communication Combat Propulsion Systems
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L-3 Communications - Combat Propulsion Systems (Formerly a division of General Dynamics Land Systems) was acquired in 2005. It is located in Muskegon, MI. L-3 Communications - Combat Propulsion Systems employs over 500 people and was the 4th largest employer in Muskegon County as of 2006..[1]
The company's primary business is in building engines and transmissions.
L-3 CPS builds or supplies
- The AVDS-1790 - 12 Cylinder turbocharged diesel engine
- MTU MT883 1500 hp diesel engine
- HMPT-500 Hydromechanical transmission for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle
The current facility was home to Continental Motors near the turn of the century, Teledyne, Ryan Aeronautical Company, and General Dynamics Land Systems.
[edit] References
- ^ Muskegon Area Growth Indicators. muskegonareafirst.org. Retrieved on 2006-08-01.
