FORT WORTH, Texas, May 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, through its subsidiary M7
Aerospace, LLC, was awarded a $7.5
million Firm, Fixed Price contract by the US Navy to perform
modifications on United States Naval Test Pilot School's (USNTPS)
C-26 aircraft. Upgrades will be completed by September 2016 in San
Antonio, Texas.
With a trusted legacy of delivering high quality modifications
and upgrades to a wide range of airframes from military and
corporate jets to turbo props, Elbit Systems of America, the Type
Certificate holder for the C-26, was selected to install an
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) upgrade and a
Finmeccanica, Vixen 500E AESA radar on the Navy's C-26 aircraft.
This modification will replace the existing weather radar with an
AESA radar that meets the USNTPS requirements for training and
supportability, and Navy Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) Open
Architecture (OA) flying test bed requirements.
USNTPS trains experienced pilots, Naval Flight Officers (NFOs),
and engineers to become qualified test pilots, test flight
officers, and flight test engineers that support test and
evaluation programs. Graduates of the school must meet the test and
evaluation requirements of the U.S. Navy and various other
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) activities
in all U. S. military services, other U.S. Government agencies,
civilian industry, and many foreign nations.
The addition of the new Vixen 500E AESA radar will give students
practical, hands-on experience with an advanced, compact,
lightweight, radar that combines Fire Control, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance search capabilities, along with target acquisition,
tracking and prosecution. The design is intended for installation
in small fast-jets, fighter lead-ins, trainers & modified
business aircraft, like the U.S. Navy C/RC-26.
The Navy's C-26 is a versatile, multipurpose transport aircraft
that provides rapid-response personnel movement and high-priority
resupply to remote sites. The global C-26 fleets continue to expand
their mission capability and functionality through the expansion
and integration of special mission equipment packages to meet the
ever-changing requirements of today's Navy.
"Partnering with our military customers to develop a highly
focused modification, repair and overhaul plan allows us to deliver
an affordable, high quality solution that meets military
requirements and keeps them in the fight," said Chris Hickey, vice president, Sustainment &
Support, Elbit Systems of America. "This modification aligns with
our strategy to extend the life and highlight the value of our C-26
franchise."
Elbit Systems of America is known for its commitment to its
customers, craftsmanship, integrity and value and is a multiple
award recipient of the FAA's Diamond Award for Aviation Maintenance
Technician (AMT) training.
Based in San Antonio, TX, Elbit
Systems of America's Sustainment & Support Solutions provides
aircraft modernization, sustainment, and worldwide contractor
logistics support to a multitude of platforms such as the Metro
Merlin, C/RC-26, King Air, C-21, C-23, UC-35, ATR 42/72, DO-328 and
many other platforms.
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:
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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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