First Lead Aircraft Paveway IV Flight
13 Jun 2005
A BAE Systems Harrier trials aircraft has commenced an extensive flight trials programme to integrate the Raytheon Paveway IV precision guided bomb as part of the Harrier upgrade programme to the GR 9/9A standard. This represent a major milestone for the project.
The flight was a first for both an instrumented ‘environmental’ round and an unguided ‘carriage, handling and jettison’ round. Flights have included carriage of four rounds with drop tanks on the inboard pylons.
Paveway IV has been chosen by the MOD to provide the RAF with an all weather precision bombing capability, based on both GPS aided inertial guidance and laser tracking.
Harrier, as lead aircraft for this technology, is also introducing new software and cockpit displays to aid pilot situation awareness and control the targeting of the new weapons.
The trials will continue over the coming months.
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, fighting vehicles, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of over 13 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
For further information, please contact:
Mike Sweeney, BAE Systems
Tel: +44 (0)1772 856034 Fax : +44 (0) 1772 852713
mike.sweeney2@baesystems.com
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