HARDWARE / PRODUCTAdded 9 Sep 2026

Model 971 Rotary Actuator

Moog Space Defense Group
Model 971 Rotary Actuator

The Moog Model 971 Rotary Servo Actuator is a military-qualified, brushless, stepper motor designed for limited rotation trim actuation in military helicopters.

Typed specifications3 values

Discloses 1 of 9 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 2).

Angular resolution (step)
0.1 deg
product page
Envelope (L×W×H)
3.0 x 3.48 x 6.56 inches
product page
Export status
controlled
United States; regime not stated, licence may be required · datasheet p.8

Each value is typed with its unit and measurement condition and cites the datasheet page it was taken from. Nothing is guessed: a field that is absent here has not been published by the manufacturer. machine-extracted ✓ checked by NewSpace Market ✓ manufacturer confirmed by the manufacturer.

As published by the supplier11 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Size
3.0 x 3.48 x 6.56 inches
Weight
3.2 lbs Actuator Only
Power
28 VDC
Holding torque
200 in-lbs
Command
four phase stepper motor control from an external amplifier
Stroke
±30°
Step rate
1 rpm
Step size
0.1°
Load rate
15 in-lbs @ 0.6 rpm
Backlash
0.15°
MTBF
5000 hrs

About

The Moog Model 971 Rotary Servo Actuator is a military-qualified, brushless, stepper motor. This limited rotation trim actuator is specifically designed for use in military helicopters. It features a compact size of 3.0 x 3.48 x 6.56 inches and weighs 3.2 lbs (actuator only). The actuator operates on 28 VDC power and has a holding torque of 200 in-lbs. It is controlled by a four-phase stepper motor from an external amplifier, offering a stroke of ±30° with a step size of 0.1° and a step rate of 1 rpm. The Model 971 also includes an eddy current damper and has a backlash of 0.15°. With a rated load torque of 15 in-lbs at 0.6 rpm and a stall torque of 200 in-lbs, it boasts an MTBF of 5000 hours. For specific application tailoring, Moog’s applications engineers are available for consultation.

Documentation

Need the full ICD, test reports or a specific revision? Ask the supplier directly.

Source: www.moog.com ↗

The rest of the range from Moog Space Defense Group

All 20 products →