BAE SYSTEMS Inertial Measurement Unit Selected for New Air-to-Air Missile
25 Sep 2006 | Ref. 268/2006
PLYMOUTH, U.K. -- Denel Aerospace Systems of South Africa has selected BAE Systems' latest solid-state inertial measurement unit, SiIMU02, for mid-course guidance of Denels new A-Darter air-to-air missile.
"Following a rigorous selection process, we have found in BAE Systems an excellent partner to supply A-Darter with a state-of-the-art inertial measurement unit," said Deon Olivier, product manager for air-to-air missiles for Denel Aerospace Systems. "Because the development of a new missile is such a long-term commitment, it is important for us to select our key supplier partners with great care."
A-Darter is a fifth-generation, infrared-guided air-to-air missile system designed to meet the challenges of future air combat against fighters equipped with sophisticated electronic countermeasures.
Selection of our second-generation solid-state technology for A-Darter reflects the maturity of our MEMS (micro-machined electromechanical system) product range and the technical suitability of this model for accurate mid-course navigation of missile systems said Derrick Cox, business development manager for BAE Systems in Plymouth, U.K., where the inertial measurement unit (IMU) is being developed.
SiIMU02 is a proprietary product of BAE Systems. The MEMS IMU measures angular rate and acceleration on each of three axes, providing affordable mid-course guidance and navigation. SiIMU02 has been proven to withstand extremely harsh operating environments, including the survival of gun-launch shock up to 20,000g (20,000 times the force of gravity) for guided projectiles.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier trans-Atlantic defense and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. BAE Systems, with more than 100,000 employees worldwide, had 2005 sales that exceeded $28 billion.
For further information please contact
Di Francis, BAE Systems
Tel: +44 (0)1634 204758 Cell: +44 (0) 7793 421635
di.francis@baesystems.com
John Neilson, BAE Systems
Tel: +44 (0) 7802 337704
john.neilson@baesystems.com
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