Liquidmetal Technologies Inc., Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., delivered missile canards that are being fitted for a future test of Lockheed Martin’s (Bethesda, Md.) EAPS (Extended Area Protection and Survivability) missile, an advanced performance, highly affordable hit-to-kill missile interceptor designed to defeat rocket, artillery, and mortar (RAM) targets with significantly reduced probabilities for collateral damage.
Working in collaboration with Lockheed Martin’s advanced design team, Liquidmetal’s unique alloy and process methods yield parts with dimensional consistency and precision at an affordable cost. Canards made from the new alloy meet the close geometric tolerances required for supersonic flight. The parts consistently meet tolerances and the shape and weight of each part is nearly identical, which is desirable for this application. The parts also have greater strength to weight than steel or titanium. Once the design is finalized, parts can be produced in high volumes with short lead times.
“Lockheed Martin has been an ideal development partner for this breakthrough application for Liquidmetal Technologies, creating a high precision, high performance part at a lower cost,” said Bruce Bromage, EVP of Business Development with Liquidmetal Technologies.
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