Elbit To Unveil Payload System For Helicopters At Farnborough Air Show

Elbit Systems to Showcase CoMPASS family of payloads, the DCoMPASS FHD Integrated Mission Equipment Package (iMEP), at the upcoming Farnborough Airshow 2014.

The device is designed for light attack/search & rescue helicopters, MALE UAS’ and jet Special Mission Aircraft (SMA).

The iMEP integrates multiple mission systems and capabilities in a size-weight-power (SWAP) of a standard 15”, 40kg EO/IR Payload. The iMEP introduces an integrated digital map, DVR, navigation and data link system, together with an open architecture design.

“The DCoMPASS FHD iMEP provides a significant advance in payload system capabilities while facilitating easy upgrades of the legacy investments of our current customers”, said Adi Dar Executive Vice President and General Manager of Elbit Systems Intelligence and Electro-optics – Elop.

More than 1,000 CoMPASS systems of various versions are in operational use, including programs such as the UK Watchkeeper program, Asian helicopter programs and large scale maritime patrol aircraft fleets.