An attack aircraft, strike aircraft, or attack bomber is a tactical military aircraft that has a primary role of carrying out airstrikes with greater precision than bombers, and is prepared to encounter strong low-level air defenses.
System and component programs pedigree
Boeing T-X, F-15
Boeing / Northrop Grumman F/A-18 C/D
Lockheed Martin F-16, F-22, F-35
KAI T-50
Mitsubishi F-2
Applications
Rudder systems
Flap systems
Aileron systems
Elevator systems
Slat systems
Speed brake systems
Stability augmentation systems
Weapons bay door and other mechanical drive systems
Aerospace utility actuators have been in use for decades, and these unsung lifters, pushers, openers and closers may well be the most underappreciated components on both commercial and military aircraft. Utility actuators provide motion control for a range of applications.