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Moog Inc., a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems, has upgraded its motion systems: the all-electric E60 Series and the electro-pneumatic P60 Series, both are now globally available for order. Designed for Level D flight training as well as vehicle and maritime simulation, both platforms support up to 14,000kg of load capacity and deliver precise motion fidelity for professional training environments.
“Our redesigned motion systems improve reliability, simplify maintenance, and enable operators the flexibility to adapt to evolving technologies,” said Noud van Bavel, global marketing manager, Simulation & Test at Moog.
With multiple actuator stroke length selections up to 62.5", the E60 is Moog’s largest standard electric motion system. Its electro-mechanical platform delivers precise motion control, while integrated diagnostics reduce maintenance and operating costs. Building on Moog’s 40 years of expertise in simulation technology, the E60 Series is a fully electric 6-DOF motion system tailored for aviation training centers and other high-precision applications ranging from vehicle simulation to entertainment.
Key benefits:
- Reliability: Improves Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) by 15% and eliminates traditional battery systems, ensuring long-term consistent performance.
- Design: 50% smaller power cabinet saves valuable floor space.
- Performance: Achieves 99.8% uptime and meets Level D certification requirements with industry-leading motion fidelity.
- Operation: Modernized electronics and removal of battery systems reduce energy use and environmental impact.
The P60 combines electro-mechanical actuators with integrated pneumatic support to deliver high-fidelity motion with significantly reduced energy consumption. Optimized for Full Flight Simulator applications, it offers up to 75% lower energy usage compared to fully electric systems.
Key benefits:
- Efficiency: Pneumatic support reduces energy consumption up to 75% compared to fully electric systems, significantly lowering operational costs and environmental impact.
- Reliability: Achieves 99% uptime with field-replaceable shocks and a maintenance-free lock spring system that replaces the mechanical brakes of Moog’s prior electro-pneumatic motion systems.
- Motion Dynamics: State-of-the-art actuators with pneumatic support deliver exceptionally accurate and high-fidelity motion cueing, essential for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing flight training.
- Design: Reduced actuator peak forces by using bi-directional reusable end-of-stroke buffer result in smaller joints. Smaller and thus lighter moving joints increase payload capacity while reducing system footprint.
These motion system technologies reflect Moog’s innovation, sustainability, and customer-driven engineering, advancing the performance of training systems worldwide.