FORT WORTH, Texas, September 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC's
innovative solutions allow USAF pilots and copilots to own the
weather, not succumb to it. With high technological solutions
giving clarity during bad weather and low light conditions, the
probability of mission success increases.
Elbit Systems of America offers an array of solutions for
enhancing capabilities during poor weather conditions. From digital
mapping to head up displays to enhanced vision systems, their
solutions provide improved situational awareness to missions that
would otherwise be threatened not only by the enemy, but the
weather.
If low visibility produces landing and taxiing concerns, the
Elbit Systems of America Enhanced Vision System-Superior
Performance (EVS-SP™) is a trusted solution of many pilots. The EVS
allows flight operations in darkness, smoke, haze, rain, fog, and
other weather conditions. The EVS-SP offers the latest proven
technology in cooled enhanced vision systems, by providing
outstanding capabilities in degraded visibility along with high
resolution in a single, weight-saving unit. The aircraft equipped
with the EVS-SP displayed on a HUD will experience improved safety
and better situational. In addition, aircraft equipped with EVS-SP
displayed on a HUD have FAA authorization to descend below 200 ft.
decision height using the EVS in lieu of normal vision on any CAT I
approach.
HUDs, such as the one designed for the Air Force's C-17, offer a
larger motion box and LCD/LED technology coupled with clear
superimposed symbology to increase the pilot's situational
awareness. When the HUD is integrated with an EVS system, a pilot's
awareness in critical phases of flight, during reduced visibility,
is enhanced. The integration of the two systems allow military
aircraft to safely land, taxi and take off in poor weather
conditions. The aircrew can then provide rapid strategic delivery
of troops and cargo to main operating bases as well as tactical
airlift and airdrop operations.
For increased situational awareness outside a fixed HUD's line
of sight, pilots have the option of the JHMCS II Helmet Mounted
display. The JHMCS II, based on operationally-proven technology
that incorporates color symbology in both day and night modes, uses
intuitive flight path symbology along with threat domes for
improved situational awareness. The JHMCS II provides visor
projected video in a well-balanced lightweight helmet and
integrated system. An added benefit for the pilot, the improved
center of gravity reduces pilot fatigue on the long-duration
missions.
"The JHMCS II system features the most innovative head-tracking
technologies available, giving pilots increased situational
awareness no matter what direction he or she is looking," stated
Raanan Horowitz, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Elbit Systems of America. "The intelligent
vision in the cockpit gives pilots immediate and accurate
recognition of friendly, threat, and unknown targets. With this
awareness, pilots flying with the JHMCS II will have a decided
advantage."
To learn more about Elbit Systems of America's integrated
solutions for battling the enemy, not the weather, visit booth #720
at Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition or
http://www.elbitsystem-us.com
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high
performance products, system solutions, and support services
focusing on the commercial aviation, defense, homeland security,
cyber 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 or follow us on Twitter.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company
engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and
commercial 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, advanced
electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal
intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios
and cyber-based systems. The Company also focuses on the
upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for
defense, homeland security and commercial applications and
providing a range of support services, including training and
simulation systems.
For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems.com
or follow us on Twitter.
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Elbit Systems of America. All rights reserved.
Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements (within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries
(collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not
relate to historical or current fact. Forward-looking
statements are based on management's expectations, estimates,
projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are
made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These
statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve
certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict.
Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may
differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to a
variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length
of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals;
changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market,
political and economic conditions in the countries in which the
Company operates or sells, including Israel and the
United States among others; differences in anticipated and
actual program performance, including the ability to perform under
long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or
regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not
all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit
Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this
release. The Company does not undertake to update its
forward-looking statements.
Contact: Shari Clarkson +1-682-286-2363
sharon.clarkson@elbitsystems-us.com
SOURCE Elbit Systems of America