Wed, Sep 23, 2009
New Cockpit Displays Are The Primary Change
The Swedish defence and security
company Saab has received a contract from FMV (the Swedish Defence
Materiel Administration) for the development and upgrade of the
Armed Forces SK60 training aircraft.
"This is an important order for Saab that will secure additional
jobs, both in terms of workshop and engineering resources. The
upgrade involves the modernization of the SK60 aircraft, making
them more competitive for many more years to come," says Lars-Erik
Wige, business unit manager, Saab Aerotech.
The order includes the installation of a new GPS, audible
altitude and primary warning signals for the pilot plus the
replacement of certain instruments. The result is a new aircraft
cabin layout in which, for example, the altitude and speed go from
being displayed in metres and kilometers to providing the pilot
with information in feet and knots, just as in today's Gripen
system. The upgrade will be fully completed by the end of 2011.
The contract follows the Swedish Armed Forces' plans to
modernize the SK60 training platform in order to secure its use
until 2017.
Photo Courtesy Saab
In December 2008, Saab and FMV signed a contract giving Saab, as
the main supplier, the responsibility for handling the operation,
maintenance, and readiness of all SK60 aircraft. Through this
commitment, Saab ensures that the system is airworthy and is
available for the Swedish Air Force Wings in accordance with the
Armed Forces' requirements.
SK60 is the military designation for the Saab 105, a twin-engine
jet aircraft that first flew in 1963 and that has been used by the
Swedish Armed Forces since 1967 for mainly training purposes.
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