CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodrich
Corporation (NYSE: GR) today announced the release of the TASE400,
the latest and highest performance stabilized camera gimbal.
The TASE400 marks the fourth complete gimbal solution from
Goodrich, and brings an unparalleled performance in day/night
surveillance imaging in a 7 inch, 7.51b package.
The TASE400 gimbal is an ideal solution for both manned and
unmanned Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
applications requiring low size, weight and power (SWaP), combined
with high performance and excellent day and night imagery.
The TASE400 features include: a mid-wave infrared camera with
continuous zoom from 20 degree to 2 degree field of view, a 36
times zoom daylight camera, and unsurpassed stability with fiber
optic gyros and advanced electronic stabilization techniques.
In addition, this gimbal comes with a third payload bay that
is configurable to host a range of other options including a laser
rangefinder, pointer or designator.
Goodrich ISR Systems at Hood River,
Ore. provides a comprehensive family of complete gimbal
solutions from the single camera, nose-mounted TASE100, the single
camera TASE150, the dual camera EO/IR TASE200, the larger more
sophisticated TASE300 two-three camera gimbal systems and now the
new two-three camera TASE400.
The TASE product family is recognized worldwide as the leading
solution in UAVs requiring low SWaP, and high stability for ISR
applications. Currently over 400 gimbals from the TASE family have
been delivered to both commercial and military customers and are
widely used in theater in support of combat applications.
Cloud Cap Technology was acquired by Goodrich in 2009 and is
part of its ISR Systems business. The team at Hood River specializes in UAV system
components including its industry standard Piccolo Autopilots and
advanced TASE stabilized gimbaled camera systems. Goodrich
(Cloud Cap) products are widely used in military combat operations
as well as many commercial applications worldwide. For more
information visit http://cloudcaptech.com.
Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global
supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland
security markets. With one of the most strategically
diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves
a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and
service facilities. For more information visit
http://www.goodrich.com.
Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a
parent company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be
referred to as "Goodrich Corporation" in this press
release.
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