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Elbit to supply avionics for Turkish S-70
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Elbit Systems will
provide Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) with avionics system Integration
for the S-70 helicopter modernization program (YARASA). TAI is the Prime
Contractor for the modernization of the Sikorsky S-70 Blackhawk helicopters
of the Turkish Armed Forces Command. The contract awarded to Elbit is valued
at more than $14 million. Elbit
Systems will act as the Prime Subcontractor for the "Glass Cockpit" and
advanced mission equipment, which will enable the upgraded S-70 helicopters
to meet the special requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces including night
and low level flying operations; all-weather missions; reduced pilot
workload; and high system reliability. The system will also include
MIDASH
helmet mounted display and night vision system. The YARASA Program is
scheduled to be implemented in two phases, totaling 46.5 months, beginning
with a 30-month development phase. |
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