Ceradyne manufactured lightweight ceramics have been featured in aircraft protection systems worldwide for more than 35 years. Today, Ceradyne supplies complete aircraft armor systems that include ceramic armor seats, components, and panel systems for the Apache, Gazelle, Super Puma, Super Cobra, Blackhawk, Chinook, and other military helicopters. Ceradyne armor tiles are also specified in many fixed wing applications including the C-130 and C-17 aircraft.




Seating and Wing Panels
Ceradyne can supply components, ceramic tile kits, or complete integrated seating and wing panel assemblies for existing and new development aircraft (fixed-wing or helicopters). Protection levels include 7.62 and 12.7 mm AP. Ceradyne’s dedication to this business segment has earned top supplier quality ratings with Boeing, Bell, and Sikorsky.

Cockpit and Floor Armor Systems
For modular add-on aircraft cockpit and floor armors such as the MH-47 Chinook, MH-60 Blackhawk, and UH1H Super Huey, Ceradyne offers custom solutions tailored to specific threat and multi-hit requirements. These aircraft armor systems are the lightest available and integrate features for drop damage resistance and full environmental durability.