AlliedSignal Aerospace selected to provide integrated avionics systems for Czech Republic's L-159 program.TETERBORO, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 1994--AlliedSignal Aerospace's Government Electronic Systems business unit has been selected to provide integrated avionics systems for the Czech Republic's L-159 aircraft program. The L-159, a new, multi-role fighter aircraft fighter aircraft Aircraft designed primarily to secure control of essential airspace by destroying enemy aircraft in combat. Designed for high speed and maneuverability, they are armed with weapons capable of striking other aircraft in flight. being developed by Aero Vodochody
Aero Vodochody (commonly referred to as Aero; Vodochody is a location) is a Czech (and Czechoslovak) aircraft company notable for producing the L-29 Delfin, L-39 (AV), is their next generation, attack version of the L-39/L-59 family of fighter/trainers. Rockwell's North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Aircraft Modification A change in the physical characteristics of aircraft, accomplished either by a change in production specifications or by alteration of items already produced. Division (NAAMD) is the prime contractor for the L-159 program. Previously competitive bidders on the L-159 aircraft program, Rockwell and AlliedSignal opted to join forces and enter the competition as an all-American team that offered the combined strengths of both companies. Rockwell's NAAMD will integrate a Western avionics suite and weapons delivery system, while AlliedSignal Government Electronic Systems will provide avionics subsystems and services. Specifically, AlliedSignal will produce three key pieces of state-of-the-art electronics, including: a 4x4 inch, multi-function, active-matrix, liquid-crystal display, a miniature air data computer (MADC MADC Master Agility Dog of Canada (Canadian Agility Title) MADC Minot Area Development Corporation MADC Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens, Inc. ), and an identification Friend-or-Foe (IFF 1. (file format) IFF - Interchange File Format. 2. IFF - Identify friend or foe (radar). 3. (mathematics, logic) iff - if and only if, i.e. necessary and sufficient. ) receiver. "This strategic win provides us with a foundation and an architecture for our products and services to be utilized for additional L-159 contracts, as well as other light fighter A light fighter is a type of fighter aircraft which is deliberately designed to fill a performance niche based on a high power-to-weight ratio. Typically light fighters have been dismissed by military planners as being too limited in capability, but several light fighter designs and trainer applications worldwide." said David Tawfik, president of AlliedSignal Government Electronic Systems. "In addition, it will provide a building block for future contracts with Aero Vodochody, a major European supplier that has a long-standing relationship with Eastern Block nations. In fact, Aero Vodochody is one of the largest trainer aircraft suppliers in the world." The initial order of 72 aircraft will be produced for the Czech Air Force The Czech Air Force, ICAO code CEF, is the air force branch of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic. The Air Force, with the Ground Forces, comprises the main combat power of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic. , with production deliveries scheduled for 1998. AlliedSignal's Engines unit has already been awarded a contract for the F-124-GA-100 engine for the L-159. AlliedSignal is an $11.8 billion advanced technology and manufacturing company serving customers worldwide with aerospace and automotive products, chemicals, fibers, plastics and advanced materials. -0- Editor's note: Rockwell released this news in a separate
announcement over Business Wire before the market
opened today.
CONTACT: AlliedSignal Government Electronic Systems, Teterboro
Jim Gardner, 201/393-3915 (Nov. 30th only)
Wendy Kouba, 201/393-3915 (after Nov. 30th)
or
Cohen & Associates, New York
Greg Cohen, 212/475-2759
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