EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN)
has received a $62.3 million contract from The Boeing Company for Low Rate
Initial Production (LRIP) of 15 Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared
Receiver (ATFLIR) pods and spares.
ATFLIR is a third generation electro-optical targeting pod with
significant performance improvements when compared to other systems. ATFLIR
combines the navigation and targeting FLIR capabilities into a single pod,
freeing up one weapon station. Offering day or night capability, ATFLIR
incorporates a staring mid-wave focal plane array, high-energy laser
designator and improved FLIR-to-laser boresight.
The system also provides the capability to detect, classify and track both
air-to-air and air-to-surface targets, and supports the autonomous delivery of
existing laser-guided weapons and emerging standoff weapons. Its visible band
camera enhances long-range target recognition and weapons delivery in daylight
conditions. Designed for platform flexibility, ATFLIR is planned for
integration on both the F/A-18 C/D Hornet and the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
aircraft.
Captain Jeffrey Wieringa, Navy program manager for the F/A-18, said,
"ATFLIR brings to the F/A-18 yet another enhanced capability that makes it the
most lethal strike fighter in the world."
"By awarding this LRIP contract, the Navy is demonstrating its continued
commitment to the F/A-18 ATFLIR program," said Jim Hausle, ATFLIR program
manager. "This pod provides a giant leap in technology and FLIR targeting
accuracy. Raytheon is pleased to be part of the team that will deliver this
capability for the F/A-18 C/D Hornet and for every deployment of the F/A-18
E/F Super Hornet."
Raytheon will begin delivery of ATFLIR to the fleet to support the first
deployment of the new F/A-18E by the U.S. Navy's Eagles of VFA-115 in June
2002 aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The pod will also support VFA-14
and VFA-41 on their first deployment in the F/A-18 E/F scheduled for 2003
aboard the USS Nimitz (CVN 68).
With headquarters in Lexington, Mass., Raytheon Company is a global
technology leader in defense, government and commercial electronics, and
business and special mission aircraft.
Contact:
Mark Day
310.647.0784
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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