The C-17 Control Stick Grip, part of the fly-by-wire system, is the main pilot/aircraft interface for flight, avionic and defensive systems. Manufactured of precision cast aluminum, this grip is resistant to environmental conditions per MIL-STD-810. The stick grip provides a variety of single and multi-function switch assemblies for aircraft trim control, communications, display management and nosewheel steering. A mirror image of the stick for the copilot is also available.
The C-130J Control Wheel is the main pilot/aircraft interface for flight control, avionics and defensive systems. The control wheel contains a force transducer as well as several single and multi-function switches for display cursor control, communications, pitch trim, auto-pilot disconnect, countermeasures, HUD declutter and auxiliary functions. Our unique design allows removal and replacement of the control wheel in just minutes.
Essex manufactures some of the most complex human-machine interface controls for the most advanced ground, and air combat vehicles in the world.
The Bradley Fighting Vehicle Control Grips (M2A2 and M2A2-ODS) are manufactured from high-strength aluminum die castings and contain three single-function push button switches for turret control, gun elevation and gunfire, and a two-way toggle switch (ODS) for the laser rangefinder.
This Cyclic Grip provides pilot/aircraft interface for flight and avionics on the Bell 525 Relentless helicopter.
This Collective Grip provides pilot/aircraft interface for flights and avionics on the Bell 525 Relentless helicopter.
This Throttle Control Grip Assembly is the primary pilot/aircraft interface used for the control of engine speed, avionics, communications and speedbrakes on the Hawker Beechcraft AT-6.
This Control Stick Grip is the primary pilot/aircraft interface for flight and avionics control on the Hawker Beechcraft AT-6.
The A330 MRTT Grip Assembly is the primary pilot/aircraft interface for flight and avionics on the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport.
This Flight Control Stick Grip is the primary pilot/aircraft interface for flight, avionics and weapons system control on the Fairchild A-10.
These 50 Caliber Viper Gun System Control Grips provide for operator selection of various firing options (ammo selections, rate of fire, gun system rotation command) as well as visual indicators for the gunner and system stabilization. The main advantage of the Viper gun system is high power in a relatively small package allowing end users to pack them into small platforms. This gun system can be mounted on the smaller tactical vehicles for the special ops, small patrol boats, towers etc.
