SubscribeL-3 Communications WESCAM (L-3 WESCAM), a wholly owned subsidiary of L-3 Communications, announced today that it has received an order from Keystone Helicopter to provide four MX-15i electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems for installation on Sikorsky S-92 Search and Rescue (SAR) aircraft.
The aircraft will be provided to Canadian Helicopter Corporation for deployment to the United Kingdom (UK) to support UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) SAR operations.
The WESCAM MX-15i single line replaceable unit (LRU) provides the most technically advanced multi-sensor EO/IR with evolutionary performance features enabling 25% lighter weight, increased range performance and an expanded ease-of-use control suite. The improved Digital IR camera boasts a 20% increase in IR range, allowing missions at night or in less than ideal weather conditions to result in a higher SAR success rate.
The MX-GEO Gen. 3 package includes a series of new technologies, GEO-Scan, Automated Video/GEO-Tracking and Adaptive-GEO, each of which aid in delivering maximum geographic location accuracy and significantly reduce operator fatigue in demanding and stressful SAR operations.
"This order pairs the most modern SAR helicopter with the most advanced EO/IR sensor to provide the vital capability required for this life-saving mission," said John Dehne, president of L-3 WESCAM. "WESCAM is proud to be selected to provide the first production sensor procured for the Sikorsky S-92 and we look forward to a long and successful partnership with Keystone, CHC and the UK MCA."
Burlington, Canada, May 2, 2006
