MAKS-2009: TRANSAS IBKV-17 system for Мi-8/Мi-17

At the MAKS-2009 International Aviation and Space Salon, TRANSAS presents its integrated helicopter avionics system (IBKV-17).

The IBKV-17 is installed on the Мi-17V-5 helicopter, made by OAO Kazan Helicopter Plant and is exhibited on the Aviation Salon static display. Within the framework of a flight program, the Мi-17В-5 helicopter fitted out with the IBKV-17 will make a number of demonstration flights. Specialists and guests can obtain detailed information and familiarise themselves with the system operation in the Transas pavilion and at the Helicopters of Russia stand (Kazan Helicopter Plant).

The IBKV-17 system is a new solution for the Мi-8/Мi-17 helicopters, which is significantly superior to the Russian helicopters modernising options available on the market.

The version for the civil aviation will be promoted by TRANSAS. The defence modification (IBKV-17EV) developed by R.Е.Т. KRONSHTADT is even now offered and very much in demand both, in the domestic market and for export. Both versions provide possibility of installation of FLIR System, Weather Radar and other equipment produced in the country and abroad. In Particular integration with FLIR produced by Sagem Company (Safran group) is demonstrated by TRANSAS.

The latest achievements of the aerial instrument engineering were used in the development of the system. The system has a modular open architecture, uses new generation multi-functional displays with LED backlighting, a fully redundant flight management system (FMS) with a built-in GLONASS/GPS receiver, a map server, Helicopter Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), terrain awareness and warning system (TAWS), modern radio and communication equipment. The system provides for the use of any additional equipment, like the SAR searchlight, opto-electronic system, synthetic vision system, etc., without significant modifications.

One of the distinctions is a capability to fly both, in the daytime and at night with the use of NVG. The multi-functional displays are sunlight readable though also compatible with the night vision goggles.

The “Glass Cockpit” concept relieves the workload on the crew by automating the accomplishment of many tasks, and adds new capabilities to the Russian helicopters.

It is important to note that the IBKV-17 system is developed on the basis of extensive cooperation with Russian companies, primarily with the OAO Helicopters of Russia, OAO Mil Moscow helicopter plant, OAO Kazan helicopter plant, OAO Aviapriborholding and a number of other companies.

The IBKV-17 state trials are scheduled to be completed by the end of the year, which will allow serial production of helicopters in this configuration to be started.

Apart from the Мi-17В-5 helicopter fitted out with the IBKV-17 system, exhibited to the visitors on the Aviation Salon static display as part of the Helicopter of Russia exposition is a Мi-171 produced at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant fitted out with the KNEI-171 navigation electronic information system.

The KNEI-171 system has been developed for installation on the helicopters intended for special operations like search and rescue and reconnaissance. The system includes a TDS-84 multi-functional display, domestic made gyrostabilized opto electronic system GOES 321М1 opto-electronic station, satellite navigation systems and an airborne video recorder.

Introduction of up-to-date systems on the Russian helicopters broadens considerably their operational limits. In combination with the high manufacturing quality this improves the attraction of Russian helicopters and contributes to their competitive ability.

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