L-3 Communication Combat Propulsion Systems
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L-3 Combat Propulsion Systems, a division of L-3, was formerly a division of General Dynamics Land Systems until L-3 acquired it in 2005. It is located in Muskegon, Michigan. L-3 - 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,[clarification needed] Teledyne, Ryan Aeronautical Company, and General Dynamics Land Systems.
Notes
- ^ "Muskegon Area Growth Indicators" (PDF). muskegonareafirst.org. Retrieved 2006-08-01.