Airbus Defence & Space (DS) presents its broad portfolio in the air, on a static display, in the Airbus pavilion and in the Space Zone.
Airbus DS presents the A400M on the ground and in the air. The A400M is a newly developed military transport aircraft specially designed to meet the requirements of Armed Forces in the 21st Century. With its high-performance turboprop propulsion units, the A400M flies higher, faster and further, according to the company. At the same time, it has excellent manoeuvrability and low-speed flight capabilities, as well as the ability to operate on short and unsurfaced runways. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, the A400M is not just suited to tactical and strategic/logistical missions, but also for special operations, such as air-to-air refuelling. With its specially designed cargo hold, the A400M is also able to quickly bring bulky equipment, which is becoming increasingly important for military and humanitarian aid missions, to where it is most urgently needed. In August 2013, the first A400M, delivered to the French Air Force, went into service. There are currently around 35 aircraft in various stages of production, including six out of a total of 53 A400Ms for the German Armed Forces. The first A400M for the UK’s Royal Air Force is due to be delivered in the autumn of 2014, with the second due in the UK towards the end of the year.
Two C295s, Airbus DS’ new generation, highly versatile tactical airlifters are on show on the static display. The C295 is able to carry up to 9t of payload or up to 71 personnel, at a maximum cruise speed of 260kt/480km/h. Fitted with a retractable landing gear and a pressurised cabin, it can cruise at altitudes up to 25,000ft, while retaining remarkable short take-off & landing (STOL) performance from unprepared short, soft and rough airstrips, as well as low level flight characteristics. Its simple systems design and robustness, proven in service reliability, excellent flying qualities and great versatility, as well as its remarkable transport capabilities make it one of the most efficient “workhorses” with the lowest fuel burn, as well as one of the best operating and maintenance costs in its category.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) will be showcased at FIA 2014 as well. On the static display is the ATLANTE UAS (Unmanned Aerial System), a medium altitude long endurance (MALE) tactical multi-payload UAV, designed to carry out target identification, shoot correction, and damage evaluation operations, among other ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance) missions. The ATLANTE has been designed according to the standards used for manned aircraft, obtaining a system certification as Cat 2 giving it this unique feature that allows it to fly over segregated areas and thus operate in civil airspace.
The TANAN UAS is displayed in the Airbus pavilion with an exhibition model. A very versatile and high-performance tactical UAS integrating a powerful and highly reliable genuine diesel turbo-charged engine, the TANAN is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) intended to carry out ISTAR missions for armies and navies, as well as civilian assignments. The 350kg - MTOW (maximum take-off weight) TANAN is capable of completing missions with ranges of up to 100nm/180km for up to 80kg payload, reaching a maximum speed of 150km/h (81kts) within a ceiling of 4,000m (12,000ft), and offering an endurance of up to eight hours with 50kg payload.
The SKYNET 5 system, present with an exhibition model of a SKYNET 5 military communications satellite, comprises a fleet of four satellites providing all Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) MILSATCOMS to the UK MoD until at least 2022. The SKYNET 5s are some of the world's most powerful commercial X-band satellites and provide assured communications during critical operations. SKYNET 5 is hardened to demanding NATO standards and the world-leading anti-jamming antenna is extremely effective against hostile or non-hostile interference.
Airbus DS is presenting its comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end secure communications covering fixed, deployable, mobile and ad hoc communications. This includes design, build and delivering a managed service, including large system integration, modelling and simulation expertise, with all systems having cyber security built in.
End-to-end geo-information capabilities are showcased including high resolution, very high resolution and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery and products. As operator of the SPOT and PLÉIADES satellites Airbus DS has an extensive portfolio spanning the entire geo-information value chain, providing decision-makers sustainable solutions to increase security, protect the environment and better manage natural resources in our changing world.
Airbus Defence and Space’s capabilities covering the NATO Interoperable next generation Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system is highlighted, presenting the latest in electronics capabilities including LTR 400 (IFF Lightweight Transponder) and MSSR 2000 (Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar for long and medium range interrogator).
The situational awareness solution SFERION, for both military and civil helicopters flying in DVE (degraded visual environment) conditions are also shown. SFERION provides the necessary information to support pilots during their entire mission, under all conditions, to ensure safe helicopter flights.
Airbus DS presents the A400M on the ground and in the air. The A400M is a newly developed military transport aircraft specially designed to meet the requirements of Armed Forces in the 21st Century. With its high-performance turboprop propulsion units, the A400M flies higher, faster and further, according to the company. At the same time, it has excellent manoeuvrability and low-speed flight capabilities, as well as the ability to operate on short and unsurfaced runways. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, the A400M is not just suited to tactical and strategic/logistical missions, but also for special operations, such as air-to-air refuelling. With its specially designed cargo hold, the A400M is also able to quickly bring bulky equipment, which is becoming increasingly important for military and humanitarian aid missions, to where it is most urgently needed. In August 2013, the first A400M, delivered to the French Air Force, went into service. There are currently around 35 aircraft in various stages of production, including six out of a total of 53 A400Ms for the German Armed Forces. The first A400M for the UK’s Royal Air Force is due to be delivered in the autumn of 2014, with the second due in the UK towards the end of the year.
Two C295s, Airbus DS’ new generation, highly versatile tactical airlifters are on show on the static display. The C295 is able to carry up to 9t of payload or up to 71 personnel, at a maximum cruise speed of 260kt/480km/h. Fitted with a retractable landing gear and a pressurised cabin, it can cruise at altitudes up to 25,000ft, while retaining remarkable short take-off & landing (STOL) performance from unprepared short, soft and rough airstrips, as well as low level flight characteristics. Its simple systems design and robustness, proven in service reliability, excellent flying qualities and great versatility, as well as its remarkable transport capabilities make it one of the most efficient “workhorses” with the lowest fuel burn, as well as one of the best operating and maintenance costs in its category.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) will be showcased at FIA 2014 as well. On the static display is the ATLANTE UAS (Unmanned Aerial System), a medium altitude long endurance (MALE) tactical multi-payload UAV, designed to carry out target identification, shoot correction, and damage evaluation operations, among other ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance) missions. The ATLANTE has been designed according to the standards used for manned aircraft, obtaining a system certification as Cat 2 giving it this unique feature that allows it to fly over segregated areas and thus operate in civil airspace.
The TANAN UAS is displayed in the Airbus pavilion with an exhibition model. A very versatile and high-performance tactical UAS integrating a powerful and highly reliable genuine diesel turbo-charged engine, the TANAN is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) intended to carry out ISTAR missions for armies and navies, as well as civilian assignments. The 350kg - MTOW (maximum take-off weight) TANAN is capable of completing missions with ranges of up to 100nm/180km for up to 80kg payload, reaching a maximum speed of 150km/h (81kts) within a ceiling of 4,000m (12,000ft), and offering an endurance of up to eight hours with 50kg payload.
The SKYNET 5 system, present with an exhibition model of a SKYNET 5 military communications satellite, comprises a fleet of four satellites providing all Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) MILSATCOMS to the UK MoD until at least 2022. The SKYNET 5s are some of the world's most powerful commercial X-band satellites and provide assured communications during critical operations. SKYNET 5 is hardened to demanding NATO standards and the world-leading anti-jamming antenna is extremely effective against hostile or non-hostile interference.
Airbus DS is presenting its comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end secure communications covering fixed, deployable, mobile and ad hoc communications. This includes design, build and delivering a managed service, including large system integration, modelling and simulation expertise, with all systems having cyber security built in.
End-to-end geo-information capabilities are showcased including high resolution, very high resolution and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery and products. As operator of the SPOT and PLÉIADES satellites Airbus DS has an extensive portfolio spanning the entire geo-information value chain, providing decision-makers sustainable solutions to increase security, protect the environment and better manage natural resources in our changing world.
Airbus Defence and Space’s capabilities covering the NATO Interoperable next generation Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system is highlighted, presenting the latest in electronics capabilities including LTR 400 (IFF Lightweight Transponder) and MSSR 2000 (Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar for long and medium range interrogator).
The situational awareness solution SFERION, for both military and civil helicopters flying in DVE (degraded visual environment) conditions are also shown. SFERION provides the necessary information to support pilots during their entire mission, under all conditions, to ensure safe helicopter flights.