CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hellenic Air Force
(HAF) has selected Goodrich Corporation's (NYSE: GR) DB-110 airborne
reconnaissance system for use on F-16 fighters. Greece is acquiring 30
Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 52+, advanced multi-role fighters under the Peace
Xenia IV Foreign Military Sale (FMS) program. In the initial FMS contract,
Goodrich will provide two F-16 reconnaissance pods, a ground exploitation
system and aircraft integration.
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 for immediate exploitation and analysis.
According to Tom Bergeron, General Manager of Goodrich's Surveillance and
Reconnaissance Systems team, "We're honored to be selected by the Hellenic Air
Force. The Goodrich DB-110, with its three fields of view and real-time data
link, is the most advanced EO/IR reconnaissance pod available for the F-16.
Our successful flight testing on the Poland F-16 aircraft assures the Hellenic
Air Force that they will receive a high-performance and low-risk, proven
solution. These systems will represent the highest reconnaissance capabilities
within NATO providing full interoperability among NATO nation operators."
Goodrich's Chelmsford, Massachusetts-based facility will be manufacturing
and delivering the DB-110 airborne reconnaissance pods. Ground exploitation
systems will be built in Goodrich's facility in Malvern, Worcestershire, U.K.
Both sites are part of the company's ISR Systems division.
The DB-110 will give the HAF 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.
Goodrich also produced eight RAPTOR reconnaissance pods for the U.K.'s
Royal Air Force for use on its Tornados. In addition, Goodrich is supplying
the DB-110 reconnaissance systems to the Japanese Marine Self Defense Force
for use on modified P-3C Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Seven systems are being
built for the Poland Air Force F-16 aircraft.
The company's ISR Systems division engineers and manufactures advanced
optical and electro-optical systems for U.S. and allied government airborne
and space programs.
Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of
systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets.
With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the
industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide
manufacturing and service facilities. 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
CONTACT: Gail K. Warner of Goodrich Corporation, +1-704-423-7048
