Breeze-Eastern to Supply Hydraulic Hoist Controller for USCG MH-65s

The U.S. Coast Guard has contracted with Breeze-Eastern Corporation to provide new hydraulic hoist controllers for its MH-65 search and rescue fleet. The contract provides for deliveries over the next three years, with early deliveries acceptable and encouraged. Breeze-Eastern, the aerospace industry’s only dedicated hoist and winch specialist, receives this production contract after the completion of the design, development and qualification prototype contract.

The new controller replaces a 25-year-old legacy system. While maintaining the existing envelope size and specific required features, the new controller’s interior is a compact modular design that reduces maintenance costs and enhances the reliability of the system’s performance. The fully funded firm fixed price contract is valued at $8.9 million.

“Supporting the U.S. Coast Guard’s lifesaving work is a point of pride for Breeze-Eastern,” says company president and CEO Brad Pedersen. “So modernizing this critical rescue support equipment is an important and exciting opportunity.”