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Zoerkler

Zoerkler Gears GmbH & Co KG

Jois, Austria

Air SystemsLand Systems & VehiclesNaval SystemsUnmanned SystemsDual-use
Subsystem Manufacturer, Contract ManufacturerSupplies Defense Industry
Profile last updated: March 12, 2026

About

Zoerkler is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Jois, Austria working in air systems, land systems & vehicles, naval systems +1 more.

Zoerkler is a drive technology company based in Jois, Austria, and part of the Xtrac Group since 2025. It develops, manufactures and tests gearboxes and drive systems for aerospace, automotive, defence, rail and industrial applications, from concept and prototyping to certified series production. Its aerospace work covers drive systems for helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, eVTOLs and UAVs, certified to EN 9100. The company also develops and builds test stands, including helicopter gearbox and e-drive test rigs, and has a materials laboratory. For defence, it supplies gearbox solutions for military applications including fighter jets, helicopters, tanks, armoured vehicles, naval applications and UAVs. It is listed by the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKO) under Security & Defence.

Location

Jois, Austria

Company type

Limited partnership

Legal name

Zoerkler Gears GmbH & Co KG

VAT number

ATU63555067

Focus areas

drive systemsgearboxesaerospacedefencemilitary gearboxeshelicopter transmissionsUAV drivestest standsXtrac GroupAustria

Languages

DEEN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Air SystemsLand Systems & VehiclesNaval SystemsUnmanned Systems

Supply-chain role

Subsystem ManufacturerContract ManufacturerComponent Supplier

What they offer

HardwareComponentsManufacturing ServicesEngineering ServicesMaintenance & Repair

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

Helicopter gearbox test stand

Test stand

Indoor testing of conventional and coaxial helicopter gearboxes.

E-Drive test stand

Test stand

Test rig for e-axles, combining gearboxes and e-motors with a 300 kW battery simulator.

End users

Defense Industry

Standards, platforms & customers

Defense standards

EN 9100

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