Israel Aircraft Industries/LAHAV Combat Aircraft Division's Upgraded Mi-17 Helicopter at Paris Air Show
Jun 18, 2001
Paris Air Show, June 2001 - After its first exposure to the public at the India Air Show in February 2001, Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd. (IAI)/LAHAV Combat Aircraft Division will again display its upgraded Mi-17 Demonstrator, at Paris Air Show.
The upgraded Mi-17 generated interest at the India Air Show in Bangalore and as a result, the upgraded Mi-17 will be available for demonstrations to potential customers interested in the upgrade package.
IAI/LAHAV Division Mi-17 upgrade package, designated 'Peak-17', has an advanced 'Glass Cockpit' and includes a state-of-the-art modular Avionics System, an Electronic Warfare Suite and a flexible armament package.
The upgrade package transforms the original Mi-17 cockpit, into a modern computerized crew stations, utilizing multifunction electronic display that provide the crew with the relevant information for each specific segment of their mission.
The Tactical Upgrade Package offered by IAI/LAHAV expands the helicopter's mission envelope by providing full capabilities at night and in adverse weather conditions, while significantly improving the helicopter's battlefield survivability.
IAI/LAHAV offers its customers guaranteed support for the Mi-17 helicopter by applying modern technologies based on western standards.
IAI's LAHAV Combat Aircraft Division is one of the world's leading military aircraft upgrade companies. IAI/LAHAV has performed aircraft upgrade programs for over 30 years, on dozens of types of aircraft, for customers from all over the world. IAI/LAHAV has comprehensive in-house facilities, skilled personnel and advanced tools to successfully implement 'on-time', high performance aircraft development and upgrade programs.
For more information, contact:
Doron Suslik
Deputy Corp VP for Communications
Tel: 972 (3) 93 5-8509
Fax: 972 (3) 935-8512
Email: hpaz@hdq.iai.co.il
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