ADVANCED C4I AND MODERNIZED AVIONICS SYSTEMS FOR C-130 AIRCRAFT Astronautics Corporation of America

ADVANCED C4I AND MODERNIZED
AVIONICS SYSTEMS FOR C-130
AIRCRAFT
Astronautics Corporation of America
Roy Koster
770-932-6251
[email protected]
Overview
• Astronautics C130 C4I Programs
(Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence)
• Astronautics C-130 Avionics Modernization
Programs Status
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Astronautics Corporation of America
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Established in 1959
Major supplier of avionics equipment to:
US Government
Worldwide governments
Defense & commercial contractors
Airlines & other aircraft operators
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Equipment is critical component of approximately 80% of US military aircraft
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Equipment certified by FAA for multiple commercial programs
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Over 50,000 aircraft worldwide have been equipped with Astronautics instruments, displays and computers
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C-130 supplier for >40 years
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C-130B/E
Flight Director Systems and Primary
Flight Instruments
FDC
ADI
BDHI
HSI
Tactical Aircraft Experience
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Advanced
C4I Situation Awareness
Systems
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TACTIX System For C-130
• Astronautics C4I and mission system being installed in
International C-130 fleet
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Integrated Mission and Display System
Pilot 10.4” Tactical Flight Bag Display (TFB) and Mission Computer
Co-Pilot 10.4” TFB and Mission Computer
Mission Station 10.4” TFB, 15” Tactical Display and Mission Computer
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TactiX System Elements
Available Applications:
 Digital Map
GPS
Antenna
 Real time Command &
control Data - Link
 FLIR/TV Navigation &
Observation system
 Radar Display
 Touch Screed Operation
 Drives two independent
displays
USB
ETHERNET
 Recording & Mission
Debrief (while airborne)
Control
1553
 Mission Loading support
From
Aircraft
28VDC
PWR
ARINC-429
 Embedded Training
Video
RS-422
 Flexible control over other
systems
DVI
Out
DVI
Out
TACTIX System For C-130
Used as C-130 C4I
system
TACTIX System For C-130
Main Features
Tactical Display and Control
Digital moving map
Live Video Display (FLIR, Radar, CCD) – full screen or windowed
Navigation
Sensor Control (FLIR, CCD) coverage area over the map, realtime updated
In flight airborne mission planning capabilities (flight path plan &
edit, landing site visualization, Line Of Sight (LOS) check etc.
Data Storage
Will easily host customer’s applications
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TACTIX System For C-130
FLIR
Video
T-Connect
(DVI/USB CrossSwitch)
Real Time
Video
Ethernet
Avionic
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Ethernet
Switch
Airborne
Network
C-130 Avionics Modernization
Programs Status
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Brazil Program Status
• Astronautics is Prime Contractor to upgrade
Brazilian AF C-130 fleet
– Contract award Dec 2004
– 1st Flight Test in 57 Weeks
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17 Aircraft delivered
– (As of Sept 2011)
• 10 H Models
• 9 E Models
Upon completion - April 2012
– 10 H-models
– 9 E-Models
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Brazil C-130 System Elements
Terrain/Traffic
Surveillance
6” x 8”
EFIS/EICAS
Dual FMS with
Embedded GPS
Standby
Instruments
Weather Radar
Dual DADC
EFB w/Digital Map
Dual HF
Dual VHF/UHF
Dual Autopilot/
Flt Dir.
Dual VOR
Dual INS
Dual ADF
Dual Transponder
Dual DME
Digital FDR & CVR
Countermeasures
Dispenser System
Missile Warning
System
DF SAR
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International C-130 Upgrade
Astronautics is providing the EFIS/EICAS for 2 CMC Electronics
C-130 Upgrade Programs
•26 Aircraft
•System includes:
•6 Common 6” x 8” EFIS/EICAS
Smart Displays
•2 Engine Data Concentrator
Units
•Control Panels
•FAA TSO Authorization Received
Dec 2010
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CAE Weapon System Trainer
Astronautics EFIS/EICAS installed as part of CMC system in WST
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C-130 EFIS Upgrades
Single EFI
Navigation/Weather
5 Display EFIS
Dual EHSIs
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Basic CNS/ATM
• Single EFI in center, dual EFIs in place
of HSIs, or 4 EFIs
• Dual FMS with GPS
• Dual INS
• Optional Surveillance Systems
– Traffic
– Terrain
– Weather
– ADS-B
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Astronautics Corporation of America
Contact Information
Daniel Wade Vice President, Business Development
Phone: 414-449-4242
Email: [email protected]
Roy Koster (Regional Marketing Manager)
Phone: 770-932-6251
Email: [email protected]
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