casey Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 A successful first flight test was recently completed for the C-130H (Hercules) transport aircraft upgraded by Elbit Systems for the Israeli Air Force (IAF), under an agreement signed with the Israeli Ministry of Defense. This initial flight test was the first in a series of flight tests, and future flight tests were agreed upon and will be performed in the coming months. During the flight tests, the aircraft's systems performance was tested in various modes of operation and in a variety of flight altitudes and conditions, in both day and night. The test demonstrated “out of the window” flight, in which live video was displayed on the head-up display (HUD), presenting flight and navigation data overlaying the real world by using two and three dimensional symbols, enhanced degraded visual landing applications and head tracking capabilities. Airborne refueling was also demonstrated as part of the flight tests. The IAF pilots were impressed with the new capabilities, and the feedback was positive. They emphasized the contribution to flight safety of the new configuration and the enhanced situational awareness gained in different phases of the flight. They also noted the reduced workload and the improved cockpit communication due to flight in “head out” orientation. The modernization project, which began in 2012, extends the operational life of the aircraft and significantly improves its operational capability, particularly in precision flying, low-level night flight and operations in adverse weather. The modernization not only contributes to improved flight safety but also reduces operating costs by introducing cutting-edge digital systems to replace obsolete analog systems that have become unreliable and costly to maintain after four decades of intensive service. Elbit Systems; airborne platform upgrade programs utilize systems, subsystems and applications being deployed on the most advanced platforms, both military and commercial, in order to meet current operational needs and enable integration of future operational and technology capabilities. Source: http://www.asdnews.com/news-67316/1st_Flight_Test_for_Upgraded_C-130_Successfully_Completed.htm View full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Related article: Israeli defense firm's upgrades to US-made aircraft complete, including live data overlaying the real world Israel's air force has successfully conducted a first flight test of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft specially upgraded by Elbit Systems, which utilizes augmented reality technology allowing pilots to see data overlaying the real world, the defense company said in a press release on Wednesday. Israeli pilots tested the aircraft's augmented reality technology, in which " live video was displayed on the head-up display (HUD), presenting flight and navigation data overlaying the real world by using two and three dimensional symbols, enhanced degraded visual landing applications and head tracking capabilities," according to the press release. The test also demonstrated airborne refueling. The Israeli pilots praised enhanced safety and better situational awareness provided by the upgrades, Elbit said. Elbit began its project to upgrade the model in 2012 and said it succeeded in extending the aircraft's operational life and operational capability, "particularly in precision flying, low-level night flight and operations in adverse weather". The upgrades also improved flight safety and operating costs, the company said. The Israeli military said the new transport planes have a range of 4,000 kilometers, according to the Jerusalem Post. Elbit Systems has performed several upgrade projects for military aircraft in recent years, including for South Korea, Romania, and Brazil. It was reported in May that Israel is set to receive three new Super Hercules transport planes by the end of this year as part of its military aid package from the United States. nown as the 'Samson' in Hebrew, the three Super Hercules planes cost $75 million each, and will supplement three others the Israeli Defense Forces currently have as part of its fleet at the Nevatim airbase in the south of Israel. In 2014, Ha'aretz reported that the Israeli Air Force had reached an agreement with the United States to purchase one additional Hercules, and was considering buying three. Source: http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/diplomacy-defense/119841-160713-israeli-pilots-test-new-transport-planes-complete-with-augmented-reality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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