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Spanish EF-18 Completes First Flight with Upgraded Rockwell Collins Displays
SAN JOSE, Calif. (September 17, 2002) - A Spanish Air Force EF-18 equipped with Rockwell Collins (NYSE:COL) displays has successfully completed first flight. Kaiser
Electronics, a Rockwell Collins business, was awarded the contract from EADS/Construcciones Aeronauticas S. A. (CASA) for
the mid-life upgrade (MLU) of the Spanish Air Force EF-18 Aircraft in October 2000.
Rockwell Collins is supplying a new state-of-the-art Multi-Function Horizontal Situation Display (MHSD) and a Multi-Function
Up Front Control (MUFC). The upgraded displays are full color, high resolution displays that provide precise navigation/time
reference, digital tactical imagery and enhanced displays and presentations while being controlled by a new airborne Tactical
Pilots Awareness Computer (TPAC). The new displays will improve functionality in the areas of night vision compatibility,
mission support and debriefing capabilities in addition to an enhancement in operational life.
In addition, the current head up display analog video camera is being replaced with a digital camera that provides better
low light capabilities and a more accurate representation of the pilot's view. It will also provide unique digital video enhancement
capabilities. Both of the existing video tape recorders are being replaced with a single high-tech digital solid state four-channel
recorder, manufactured by Saab Avionics.
"The successful performance of the products demonstrates our unique ability to fully leverage leading-edge commercial technology
for use in military applications," stated John Borghese, vice president Kaiser Electronics. "Our performance demonstrates
Rockwell Collins' commitment to its customers by meeting their operational needs."
Kaiser Electronics, located in San Jose, California, is an industry leader in providing vision system solutions to the defense
and aerospace industry. Kaiser Electronics supplies a complete range of high quality display system solutions for tactical
fighter/attack aircraft including head down, head up and helmet mounted displays. Additional information is available at
www.kaiserelectronics.com
Rockwell Collins provides design, production and support of aviation electronics and communications for government and commercial
customers worldwide. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com .
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