FIA 2016

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FIA2016: Leonardo-Finmeccanica Unveils M-346FT

The Aermacchi M-346FT aircraft of Leonardo-Finmeccanica makes its official debut today. The M-346FT is the multi-role version of the M-346 whose characteristic is to pass very easily from the trainer aircraft configuration to the operational mission.

Mauro Moretti, Leonardo's CEO and General Manager, said at the show that, "we Invest in the technological development of highest-added-value activities so that we can stay one step ahead of our competitors. The technological excellence of our trainers is acknowledged worldwide and today we  are ready to offer our customers an aircraft capable of combining the operational and training requirements of the Air Forces all over the world, assuring top performances and remarkably lower costs."

Based on the advanced trainer M-346, the FT (Fighter Trainer) variant integrates a wide range of systems and sensors for tactical support and air defence, a tactical data link, a self defence system, recognition and targeting sensors and a series of weapon systems. This aircraft's configuration is representative of a basic version with operational capabilities that can be integrate with additional sensors in the future.

The Aermacchi M-346 is one of the most advanced trainer aircraft currently available on the market, according to the company, and is one of the only in the world conceived purposefully to train pilots destined to high-performance latest-generation military aircraft. 68 units have been ordered by the Air Forces of Italy (18), Singapore (12), Israel (30) and  Poland ( and it has been selected by the United Arab Emirates.

http://www.miltechmag.com/2016/07/fia2016-leonardo-finmeccanica-unveils-m.html

Elbit Systems Launches SPECTRO XR Ultra Long-Range Multi-Spectral EO Payload
At the upcoming Farnborough Airshow 2016, Elbit Systems will launch SPECTRO XR (Extra Range), the latest and most advanced electro-optic (EO) payload developed by the company for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions.


Elbit Systems' SPECTRO XR.

SPECTRO XR is an ultra long-range, day/night, multi-spectral EO ISTAR system that provides 20in payload performance in a 15in payload. The heart of the system is a large multi-spectral imaging system that combines multiple cameras into one, allowing it to significantly improve performance without increasing size and weight. SPECTRO XR implements up to nine advanced and fully digital sensors (Medium Wavelength Infrared - MWIR, Visible and Near Infrared - VNIR, and Shortwave Infrared – SWIR) and lasers with a very high level of stabilisation, providing users with high performance in adverse weather conditions. The modular design enables users to select the configuration best suited their needs, both in terms of performance and cost.

The system can be installed on a variety of platforms including: Rotary and fixed-wing airborne platforms, aerostats, naval vessels, and land applications. A wide variety of command and control interfaces enable easy integration of the SPECTRO XR with various systems onboard the platform, such as mission computers, radar, data-links and helmet-mounted tracking systems. Inherent in the SPECTRO XR system are additional features such as a GPS, DVR and moving map, that can provide a cost effective avionics upgrade with minimal space, weight and integration efforts.

SPECTRO XR implements miage fusion (SWIR, VNIR and MWIR), auto image enhancement, augmented reality, multi-layered pictures and geo-location as a working method to reduce operator workload. This unique combination of characteristics, along with advanced mission capabilities, make it ideal for missions such as surveillance, targeting and fire control as well as search and rescue.



http://www.miltechmag.com/2016/07/elbit-systems-launches-spectro-xr-ultra.html

An armed variant of AVIC's Harrier Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been displayed by the company at the Farnborough International Airshow 2016.

The aircraft features a tricycle undercarriage and is powered by a turboprop engine and three-bladed propeller. AVIC representatives were unable to reveal much about the aircraft, however, they did disclose that the system first flew in 2015, and has an endurance of 16 hours. The ground control station is housed in two truck containers.

At present, the UAV is operating in an unarmed version in China for use by military and commercial operators, with the platform featuring an electro-optical (EO) turret at the rear of the aircraft. The armed version of the UAV has four underwing hardpoints and a centreline fuselage hardpoint. The EO turret is a modular feature, with foreign systems potentially being integrated into the platform by operators.

According to the AVIC website, the unarmed version has a maximum take-off weight of 700 kg and can carry a payload of up to 100 kg.

http://www.janes.com/article/62236/farnborough-2016-armed-avic-harrier-hawk-breaks-cover

Farnborough 2016: T129 nears full weaponisation

The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopter is expected to be fully weaponised by the end of the year after final qualification tests in coming months.

Developed in conjunction with Leonardo Helicopters, the T129 is already in operational service with the Turkish Armed Forces with 13 helicopters delivered to date.

Speaking to Shephard at the Farnborough International Airshow 2016 (FIA 16), Metin Sancar, the executive VP of TAI's helicopter group, said the 14th and 15th T129s were currently in production and the company was ramping up to deliver one to two aircraft per month.

'So far the performance of the T-129 has been very pleasing. We are hearing very good performance news from the operations of the aircraft,' Sancar said.

As a further indication of the maturity of the programme, the various elements in the weapons suite are nearing full integration.

The Roketsan Cirit laser-guided 70 mm rocket system is now integrated with the T-129 while the Mizrak-U/L-UMTAS air-to-surface anti-tank missile is scheduled to undergo qualification flight tests in September.

The ongoing work was confirmed by Roketsan president and CEO Selçuk Yaşar at FIA 16 and while he was unable to provide further details, he said the integration was progressing well.

The AIM-92 Stinger air-to-air missile will also take part in flight tests on the T129 in August, to get that weapon fully qualified on the aircraft.

Sancar also highlighted the recent hot and high trials TAI carried out in Pakistan, which was observed by the Pakistan Armed Forces, as further preparation of the company preparing the T129 for the export market.

The company fancies its chances in Poland and will offer the T129 in conjunction with Leonardo Helicopters once the request for proposals for the country's Kruk attack helicopter tender is issued.

Meanwhile, after a significant delay since Sikorsky was first selected for the Turkish Utility Helicopter Programme (TUHP) in 2011, the ball may finally be rolling for that programme.

The contract licences TAI as TUHP prime contractor to manufacture and deliver 109 T70 helicopters over the next ten years.

Sancar said the agreements were now in effect between TAI as the prime contractor and Sikorsky Aircraft as a major subcontractor while three major Turkish aerospace contractors - Alp Aviation, Turkish Engine Industries (TEI) and Aselsan - have also been selected as subcontractors.

'There were some export licence provisions the two governments were working through but now they have come to an agreement and the programme is progressing smoothly. So in around four and a half years we expect the first aircraft to be available to the customer.'

Once up and running, the production line is expected to produce one to two aircraft per month – a similar capacity level to Sikorsky's PZL Mielec facility in Poland.

Under the terms of the agreement, Sikorsky and TAI will market an additional 109 aircraft on the international stage.

TAI's helicopter ambitions go even further, and the company is forging ahead with the Ozgun (indigenous) helicopter, a new 5-6 tonne rotorcraft Sancar is hopeful will be flown for the first time before the end of 2018.

'It will be a civil certified helicopter but there will be a military version as well, with additional mission systems,' Sancar said.

'Once that project gets to a certain point, we are aiming to introduce more platforms. We aim to have a complete helicopter portfolio – if you don't put a target in place like this, you just stand still and don't grow. And we aim to be one of the main players.'

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/rotorhub/farnborough-2016-t129-nears-full-weaponisation/

Farnborough 2016: TX – More than just the aircraft

The US Air Force TX programme, the replacement of the venerable T-38 advanced training aircraft, is a major target for four international consortia.

Raytheon has used Farnborough Air Show to put its case for its T-100 bid, an aircraft based on the Leonardo, formally Aermacchi, M-346 Master training aircraft.

Already in service in Italy, Israel, Singapore and shortly Poland, the M-346 is gaining very positive reviews from its customers.

'The thing about the airplane is that it has been designed to be a trainer from the outset and that gives it a number of advantages,' says former US Air Force three-star, Dan Darnell VP strategic initiatives at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems.

'But it's not just about the aircraft; we are offering a fully integrated training system that includes high-end ground based training from our partners at CAE as well as an embedded training system,' Darnell told MTSN.

The embedded training system is being provided by Elbit Systems and the Israeli company is expected to work very closely with CAE in defining the overall ground based training system (GBTS) and embedded training system to provide an I-LVC training environment.

Darnell stated the GBTS portion of the contract would comprise eight key components: the operational flight trainer (OFT); weapon system trainer (WST); classroom training; training management information system (TMIS); mission planning and debrief station; instructor and mission operating station; part task trainer (PTT); and a unit training device (UTD).

Up to 40 WST/OFT devices could be delivered as part of the programme Darnell told MTSN.

'The aircraft easily exceeds the US Air Force's technical specification and so we believe that we are in a very strong position within the competition,' opined Darnell.

With the request for proposals not expected until the end of 2016, all companies bidding on the programme remain coy about disclosing specific details about elements of their bids. Raytheon, when questioned on where the aircraft would be built said, 'this matter is still being investigated.'

The company did state that 70% of the 'total integrated training' would be built in the USA; this includes the aircraft, GBTS and of course, the Honeywell F124 engines.

Darnell said that all of the bidders have been asked to consider adding an air-to-air refuelling capability as well as considering using their aircraft in a close air support role.

Stating the obvious, the US Air Force will decide the best bid for the programme but with Lockheed Martin and KAI bidding the T-50 and Raytheon offering proven aircraft designs and Northrop Grumman/BAE Systems and Boeing/Saab offering designs still on the drawing board, the competition is an interesting one.

In theory, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin should be in pole position. Experience and the vagaries of the US procurement system suggest otherwise.

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/training-simulation/farnborough-2016-tx-more-just-aircraft/

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