military AVIATION

A FEW INCHES 2

helping youfly abovethe clouds

A FEW INCHES 2 OF ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE

Radial technology is primarily used for fighter jet tires. Radial tires are lighter and recognized for their excellent reliability and superior performance.

MICHELIN® AIR X® RADIAL TIRESProvides Peace of Mind

Exceptional resistance to foreign object damage (FOD).

Michelin is a trusted brand of aircraft manufacturers.

Reduces Operating Costs

Radial casing design helps to provide more landings.

Designed to burn less fuel.

Environmentally Friendly

Radial tire construction is designed to utilize fewer components.

Less fuel used means less CO2 emissions.

More LandingsExtra strong radial casing design Flexible

radial casing reduces tread squirm.

Labor SavingsFewer tire changes due to more landings.

Fuel Savings Lightweight radial design = measurable

savings and increased range.

Weather ProtectionSpecial sidewall compounds for longterm

ozone and UV light protection.

Resistance to ForeignObject Damage (FOD)

Ultra-strong NZG technology.

Michelin® nzg Radial technology

MICHELIN® AIR® BIAS TIRESA FEW INCHES 2

OF THE BEST BALANCE MICHELIN® bias tires offer proven performance and reliability, and are ideal for demanding applications with heavy load requirements.

TRANSPORT Strong tire sidewalls help reduce tire damages

when landing on rough surfaces.

HELICOPTERS

Bias technology better meets the helicopter tire stiffness requirements.

MICHELIN® BIAS® TECHNOLOGY

outstanding Value

A quality MICHELIN tire at an excellent price.

Weather ProtectionSpecial sidewall compounds for longterm

ozone and UV light protection.

Wet GRipDesigned to provide excellent

hydroplane resistance.

outstanding StabilityExtra-strong sidewalls for enhanced

nose landing gear safety.

Exceptional Balance Exclusive manufacturing process results

in built-in balance for smooth taxing and even tire wear.

A FEW INCHES 2 OF PIONEERING HERITAGE

Michelin develops the first radial tire for a U.S. military aircraft, the McDonnell- Douglas F15E.

1986

1981

Did you know?

André Michelin was a co-founder of the Aéro-Club

de France created in 1898.

A FEW INCHES 2 OF BOLD INNOVATIVE ADVANCES

The world’s first operational aircraft radial tire is introduced for the Mirage III fighter jet.

Radial tire technology is invented by Michelin.

1946

1915-1919Almost 2 000 Bréguet aircraft are built at Michelin’s first plant.

1916

1914

Edouard and André Michelin establish Michelin as a small rubber factory in Clermont-Ferrand France.

1889

The world’s first cement runway is built by Michelin in Clermont-Ferrand.

Michelin offers the French government its help in designing a true bomber in response to WWI outbreak.

1992 Michelin develops the first radial tire for a regional aircraft, the ATR-42.

1995Michelin named the exclusive supplier of tires for the U.S. Space Shuttle.

2001

1997

Concorde returns to the skies thanks to Michelin’s new NZG technology.

Development of new Bias technology for aircraft tires.

2009 Michelin joins the solar impulse project.

2010

2017

2011

Radial NZG selected as OE equipment on the Airbus A350 and the Bombardier C-series.

Launch of the first connected aircraft tire project by Michelin aircraft tires, in partnership with Safran.

Michelin selected on the Chinese COMAC 919.

FOR MORE THAN A CENTURYENHANCING MOBILITY IN THE AIR SINCE 1908

In 1908, when manned fl ight was still in its infancy, the Michelin brothers understood the full potential of this new form of mobility and proposed a contest to encourage the development of the aviation industry. They were among the first to realize the power of aviation in combat and encouraged the progress of themilitary aviation industry.

A TECHNOLOGICAL LEADER IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY

Backed by a multi-million dollar R&D budget, Michelin is a driving force for innovation in aircraft tire technology.A long-term commitment to military aircraft manufacturers:

Commitment to support key military aircraft development like the F35 Program and Eurofighter.

Capability to supply tires for the length of the aircraft life.

TOP-QUALITY SERVICE AROUND THE GLOBE

Michelin’s military tire expertise can bedelivered worldwide. We have a dedicated sales force and customer support engineers around the globe to best serve your needs. MICHELIN® aircraft tires or tubes have no age limit and may be placed in service, regardless of their age, provided all inspection criteria forservice/storage/mounting and individual customer imposed restrictions are met. (source: Care & service manual)

1936 Michelin labeled specialists in suspension systems.

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Michelin’s aviation business unit includes a dedicated team of technical experts and sales professionals devoted strictly to aircraft tires.

Michelin provides expert tire program solutions including tire care, service training and technical visits.

Michelin offers worldwide coverage through an integrated global team that shares best practices across all disciplines.

Michelin has a long and storied history in aviation dating back to 1908.

Highly-Experienced Aviation Experts

Europe, CIS, Middle East & AfricaMichelin Aircraft Tyre23, Place des Carmes-Déchaux63040 Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 9FrancePhone: +33 (0) 4 73 30 14 85

North, Central & South America

North AmericaMichelin Aircraft Tire CompanyOne Parkway SouthGreenville, South Carolina 29615 USAPhone: +1-877-503-8071

Central & South AmericaAv.das Américas, 700 • Bloco 4 Barra da Tijuca Rio de JaneiroRJ-BRAZIL Phone: +55-21-3621-4711

MICHELIN SALES OFFICE LOCATIONS

Asia and OceaniaThailandMichelin Siam Co., Ltd.Head Office in Bangkok33/4 Rama 9 Road,Huay Kwang Sub-district,Huay Kwang District,Bangkok 10310, THAILANDPhone: +662-700-3000

ChinaMichelin Aircraft Tire CompanyBlock 7, 518, North Fu Quan Road,Chang Ning District, Shanghai, 200335, P.R.CHINAPhone: (8621) 2285-5000

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