System will be installed on new Block 52+ F-16 fighters
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (Farnborough
International Airshow) Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has received a
contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide its advanced DB-110 airborne
reconnaissance system for the Royal Moroccan Air Force's (RMAF) new Block
52+ F-16 fighters. The Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contract calls for
Goodrich to provide four F-16 reconnaissance pods, data links, multiple
ground exploitation systems and related support services. Work will be
performed by the company's ISR Systems teams in Chelmsford, Mass. and
Malvern, UK.
Goodrich's DB-110 digital, real-time, tactical reconnaissance system
allows pilots to capture images day or night using electro-optical sensor
technology. Images can then be transmitted to analysts on the ground in
real time. The system has been selected by six NATO and major non-NATO ally
nations, and has flown successfully on F-16s operated by the Hellenic and
Polish Air Forces. In addition, it is in use on the U.K. Royal Air Force's
Tornado attack aircraft and the Japanese Marine Self Defense Force P-3C
maritime patrol aircraft.
Tom Bergeron, President, ISR Systems, Goodrich, said, "The DB-110
system represents the highest reconnaissance capabilities within NATO and
provides full interoperability among NATO nation operators. Successful
experience on F-16 aircraft in both Greece and Poland assures that the RMAF
can expect to receive a high-performance, low-risk proven solution."
The DB-110 is the most advanced electro-optical infrared (EO/IR)
reconnaissance pod available for the F-16, providing a long-range,
high-resolution, stand off imaging capability to support tactical
operations. The on-board system can be operated autonomously, with the
DB-110 being controlled by the pod's reconnaissance management system.
Imagery is viewed on the F-16's cockpit video display, enabling the pilot
to verify targets and conduct tasks such as battle damage assessment. The
real-time display also gives the aircrew the ability to seek out targets of
opportunity or select a different route to a selected target.
Morocco is acquiring 24 Lockheed Martin Block 52+ F-16 advanced
multi-role fighters under the FMS program.
Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global
supplier of systems and services to the aerospace and defense industry.
Serving a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and
service facilities, Goodrich is one of the largest aerospace companies in
the world. For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com.
Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent
company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as
"Goodrich Corporation" in this press release.
SOURCE Goodrich Corporation; GR - Electronic Systems
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CONTACT:
Laurie Tardif, +1-704-264-7338, or Lisa
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