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VSI’s Night Vision Cueing and Display evaluated in flight by the RNLAF
SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 12, 2010) - Vision Systems International, LLC (VSI), a leader in advanced Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) technology, has recently completed
a successful flight evaluation of its Night Vision Cueing and Display Aviator's Night Vision Imaging System (NVCD ANVIS).
The flight evaluation of the NVCD ANVIS was conducted by the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) at Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands,
on March 22-23, 2010. A standard pair of ANVIS-F4949 Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), provided by the RNLAF, were modified with
a VSI kit in one hour by the RNLAF personnel at Netherlands NVG depot facility. The flight evaluation was conducted in an
RNLAF F-16 with no modifications required to the aircraft. Air-to-air and air-to-ground missions were performed during the
evaluation.
The pilot was very pleased with the system performance. His quotes include... "The NVCD display performed very well...Excellent
symbol clarity and readability...Overall, the NVCD system provided much improved situational awareness during the demanding
night mission...Safety of flight was improved by being able to quickly pick up flight members with the NVCD in combination
with Link 16...No significant change in weight, center of gravity or comfort compared to the standard NVG configuration..."
"The NVCD capability is a significant addition to the JHMCS program," said VSI President Drew Brugal. "The warfighter depends
on JHMCS to successfully execute air-to-air and air-to-ground tactical missions during daylight. As demonstrated by the RNLAF
pilot, the NVCD system now expands this critical capability to night missions."
The JHMCS provides the pilot with "first look, first shot" high off-boresight weapons engagement capabilities. The system
enables the pilot to accurately cue onboard weapons and sensors against enemy aircraft and ground targets without the need
to aggressively turn the aircraft or place the target in the Head Up Display (HUD) field-of-view for designation. Critical
information and symbology, such as targeting cues and aircraft performance parameters, are graphically displayed directly
on the pilot's visor.
Founded in 1996, VSI is a joint venture between Elbit Systems of America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT),
and Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL). VSI develops, manufactures and supports fixed-wing HMDs worldwide and is a leading supplier
of fixed-wing HMDs worldwide. VSI has produced over 3,500 JHMCS helmet systems for the F-15, F-16 and F/A-18 aircraft. In
addition to JHMCS and NVCD production, VSI is under contract to deliver the advanced HMD for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
and is marketing the Targo™ HMD for trainers, light attack and military airlift. VSI also produces the Display And Sight Helmet
(DASH) Generation IV HMD under multiple contracts.
To view a photo of the system, please visit: http://www.vocus.com/images/pr/nvcd_logo1.jpg
Contact:
Marty Gunther
408-232-5312
mgunther@vsi-hmcs.com
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