IAI’s highly-skilled, multi-disciplinary teams of pilots, engineers, managers and technicians successfully implement comprehensive and highly integrative programs that include, design, development, and definition of hardware and software, with integration, ground and flight testing. IAI has developed many systems to support successful mission performance of upgraded aircraft, such as avionics mission computers (OPAL, INCT,) reconfigured glass cockpit (IADS, UFCD, DMM), virtual training system, simulators, and mission planning and debriefing systems. IAI’s upgrade programs often also include overhaul and life extension programs and have upgraded numerous military aircraft including the following platforms: Western Fighter Aircraft: F-16, F-15, F-5, F-4, Mirage family; Eastern Fighter Aircraft: MiG-29, MiG-21, SU-22, SU-27; Trainer Aircraft: T-38, F-5, Hawk, A-4, L-39, PC-9.
OVERVIEW
The Conversion & Upgrade Division has comprehensive, in-house capabilities for performing military aircraft overhaul, refurbishment, retrofit, maintenance, repair and upgrade programs. The Conversion & Upgrade Division upgrade packages are driven by the fast-changing military mission requirements, for the entire range of military aircraft. We provide advanced avionics systems based on cloud technology with application tools to allow flexibility for future changes as required. The Conversion & Upgrade Division military mission upgrades typically include the integration of navigation systems, radar, self-defence EW systems, other sensors and weapons, with ground support planning and debriefing systems.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Advanced avionics systems based on cloud technology with application tools with performance tailored to specific user mission requirements
- Improved cockpit design
- State-of-the-art Radar
- Electronic warfare suite
- Improved weapon-carrying capabilities mission performance
- Data Link system for interoperability
Values & Benefits
The Conversion & Upgrade Division has extensive experience having upgraded over 2,500 aircraft and helicopters and this background provides Israel Aerospace Industries with the ability to tailor upgrade packages to each customer’s specific requirements.
For ease of operation of the new systems and capabilities, IAI upgrade programs are based on human-machine interface principles and reconfigured glass cockpits. In support of IAI upgrades we have comprehensive aeronautical, structural, electrical and test engineering capabilities together with avionics laboratories, hangars, assembly shops and a dedicated flight line, supported by IAI’s Flight Test Center.
