WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.,
July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) was recently
awarded a contract from Naval Air Systems Command to deliver its
next-generation mission computer for Lot 12 of the Marine Corps'
H-1 helicopter upgrade program.
Under this contract, Northrop Grumman will provide
FlightPro™ Gen III mission computers for the UH-1Y and
AH‑1Z aircraft. These aircraft are expected to be the first to
benefit from the latest model in the FlightPro™ product
line. The period of performance for this Lot 12 contract is slated
for October 2016 through October 2017.
"This contract reaffirms that customer demand is strong and
underscores the critical role our proven avionics equipment has in
enhancing C4ISR capabilities through helicopter upgrades," said
Ike Song, vice president,
Situational Awareness Systems business unit, Northrop Grumman
Electronic Systems. "Our mission computer is ideal for customers
who want an open architecture solution that can be applied to
multiple platforms, resulting in greater affordability and
efficiency."
The lightweight FlightPro™ Gen III mission computer
integrates advanced mission, weapons and video processing
capabilities into a conduction-cooled, high-performance airborne
computer capable of driving four independent, multi-function
displays.
Northrop Grumman will provide identical mission computers for
the UH-1Y and AH-1Z aircraft that make up the Marine Light Attack
Helicopter Squadrons, resulting in increased commonality across
multiple platforms through a shared integrated mission equipment
package. Additionally, deployed forces will benefit from greater
cost efficiency and a reduced logistical footprint.
Dual mission computers are the heart of Northrop Grumman's
integrated avionics system (IAS) that powers the helicopters'
digital cockpits. The mission computers provide centralized control
of the IAS and show aircraft performance and flight instruments,
onboard sensor and survivability displays, and improved situational
awareness and health monitoring information.
Aligned with the Future Airborne Capability Environment
(FACE™) standard, the IAS and mission computers feature
open, modular architecture that allows for easy system upgrades;
rapid insertion of new and emerging technologies; and integration
of other platform avionics, communication, onboard sensors and
survivability equipment.
Northrop Grumman also provides the operational flight program
software that controls the IAS while providing full government
purpose rights for Northrop Grumman-owned software, helping to
avoid issues commonly associated with vendor lock. Additionally,
Northrop Grumman's scalable and fully integrated architecture
design allows the same hardware solution to be applied to numerous
platforms such as the UH‑60, CH‑47, AH‑1Z/UH‑1Y and E‑2D aircraft
worldwide.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems,
cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and
commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
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