Northrop Grumman Providing Mission Computers For USMC Helos

USMC AH-1Z Helicopter

Northrop Grumman Providing Mission Computers For USMC

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., July 10 (UPI) — Northrop Grumman is supplying its FlightPro Gen III mission computers for U.S. Marine Corps‘ H1 upgrades to AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters.

The contract was issued by the Naval Air Systems Command. The performance period is for one year — from October 2016 and is for helicopters in Lot 12 of the upgrade program.

USMC AH-1Z helicopters undergoing upgrade are to receive new mission computers. USMC photo by Cpl. Preston Reed.

“This contract reaffirms that customer demand is strong and underscores the critical role our proven avionics equipment has in enhancing C4ISR capabilities through helicopter upgrades,” said Ike Song, vice president, Situational Awareness Systems business unit, Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems. “Our mission computer is ideal for customers who want an open architecture solution that can be applied to multiple platforms, resulting in greater affordability and efficiency.”

C4ISR is an acronym for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

Northrop Grumman’s FlightPro Gen III mission computer integrates advanced mission, weapons and video processing capabilities into a conduction-cooled, high-performance airborne computer capable of driving four independent, multi-function displays. It provides centralized control of the aircraft’s integrated avionics system.

The number and value of the FlightPro Gen III to be provided were not disclosed.

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