Tue, Jun 20, 2017
Included Garmin G600 System And Dual-Screen Displays
The FAA has awarded an STC to L3 Technologies for the updated digital avionics and cockpit for its AT-802L Longsword missionized aircraft.
The AT-802L Longsword is an ISR and light strike platform developed by L3 with aircraft manufacturer Air Tractor, Inc. L3 is exhibiting the Longsword platform at the International Paris Air Show as part of its outdoor static display.
The STC provides a certified cockpit for the AT-802, which includes the Garmin G600 system, and features dual-screen Primary/Multi-Function displays, an air data computer and attitude/heading reference system, a digital intercommunication system, and an L3 next-generation Electronic Standby Instrument System.
“The AT-802L Longsword is a proven, certified solution and provides a tremendous capability as an inexpensive and easy-to-maintain mission aircraft that can carry very heavy loads with an ISR endurance of more than eight hours,” said Michael T. Strianese, L3’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We’ve been investing company R&D into expanded capabilities, with weapons and advanced avionics that will be certified as well.”
The avionics enhancement adds to a long series of certifications for AT-802L Longsword ISR mission aircraft, including an FAA STC and Military Type Certification for the aircraft in 2016. These certifications apply to the full mission aircraft for operation above 22,000 feet, as well as civil avionics and military EO/IR, data links and communications.
The AT-802L is based on the successful 802-series of Air Tractor aircraft, which is among the world’s largest and most capable agricultural platforms. The Longsword aircraft’s hardworking agricultural heritage translates into increased payload and performance capabilities and a global network of support for the more than 700 AT-802 aircraft delivered by Air Tractor.
(Image provided with L3 Technologies news release)
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