FORT WORTH, Texas, October 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Rockwell Collins Elbit Systems of
America Vision Systems (RCEVS) has introduced a new enhanced night
vision solution for fixed wing aircraft. The Digital Eye Piece
(DEP) Night Vision Cueing Display (NVCD) is fully qualified and
available to fit all fielded JHMCS helmet mounted displays. This
new and affordable solution allows pilots to fly and train at night
just as they do with the JHMCS in the day. The easily integrated
capability combines the near zero latency tracking of JHMCS with a
modern digital eye piece for a simple, but very effective plug in
design.
"Providing this key capability will enable pilots with a greater
ability to perform successful nighttime missions," said
Troy Brunk, vice president and
general manager of Airborne Solutions for Rockwell Collins. "This
latest product offering continues to position RCEVS as a leader in
providing state-of-the-art helmet mounted displays for fighter
pilots."
"As a helmet mounted display market leader for over 15 years,
we've developed innovative systems to support our warfighters. Over
5,000 fixed-wing aircraft are equipped with Helmet Mounted Display
systems from Elbit," commented Raanan
Horowitz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Elbit
Systems of America. "The DEP NVCD is another example of our
company's real time aircrew experience and understanding in
providing cost effective and operationally important solutions to
pilots when they need them."
DEP NVCDs allow the pilot to use current JHMCS symbology sets at
night while flying any currently fielded aviator night vision
goggles. This digital display kit can be fitted on any fielded
JHMCS helmet.
The DEP NVCDs, which integrates with all aircraft and helmets,
are developed from the experience of a mature and proven product
line including safety and adaptability for future needs. This
technology developed by Elbit is also included with the follow on
JHMCS II helmet, currently in production.
"We have taken advantage of our next generation night vision
solutions and brought these forward to be available and affordable
with the JHMCS product line. This is a significant, high value
upgrade for current F16 and F15 aircraft," said Mark Hodge, Vice-President Business Development,
Elbit Systems of America, "This NVG solution can be easily
integrated with any aircraft and coordinates seamlessly with all
versions of JHMCS HMDs. It's plug and play."
For more information visit: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com or
http://www.jhmcsii.com
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high
performance products, system solution, and support solutions
focusing on the commercial aviation, defense, homeland security,
and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities
throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is
dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety
and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America,
LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT),
a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs
for innovative defense and commercial applications. For
additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics
company engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world.
The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries,
operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems,
command, control, communications, computers, intelligence
surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft
systems ("UAS"), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space
systems, EW suites, signal intelligence ("SIGINT") systems, data
links and communications systems and radios. The Company also
focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms, developing
new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial
aviation applications and providing a range of support services,
including training and simulation systems.
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