21 Jul 2004
BAE Systems Avionics Group will this week use a Titan 385 Multi Sensor Turret located on top of its exhibition chalet to beam images direct from the flight demonstrations at Farnborough International into the cockpit of its “mocked-up” Mil Mi-17 helicopter on its exhibition stand.
The Mi-17 cockpit is on display as part of BAE Systems Avionics Groups efforts to win avionics upgrades orders for both fixed wing and rotary platforms. The Titan 385 multi sensor turret is part of the avionics upgrade package being offered to customers.
Matthew Harvey, Business Development Executive, said: “Having live images beamed into the cockpit of our Mi-17 demonstrator at Farnborough brings a new dimension to FI2004.”
“BAE Systems’ Titan 385 system has already been purchased by the UK MoD. Titan 385 is the low risk solution for customers given the number of predecessor units already in service on a wide range of overseas platforms. The Titan 385 vertically integrates BAE Systems detector and camera into the Turret.”
“The Titan 385 Multi Sensor Turret System has been developed as a common standard flexible solution, for use in the airborne environments of both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. It is designed to meet the current and future operational requirements for a Multi Sensor Surveillance/Observation Aid. The Titan 385 has already been purchased by the UK MoD for its Hercules fleet.”
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery, and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea, and in space. The company designs, manufactures, and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company employs more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly owned and joint-venture operations.
BAE Systems Avionics Group is one of the leading Avionics companies in Europe, and the UKs foremost supplier of electronic systems for civil and military platforms in the air, at sea and on land. With its head office at Basildon in the UK, the Avionics organisation employs 4,900 people.
