The Lahav division of Israel Aircraft Industries is offering Turkey a modular, low-cost avionics modernisation package for eight Lockheed Martin C-130Es it plans to upgrade. The package, which is applicable to the Hercules and other tactical transports, consists of a mission computer, colour multifunction displays and software, developed on the back of experience gained by Israeli air force operations. Orna Ben-Yacov, deputy director of avionics engineering in the Lahav division, says the price of the avionics package is about $4 million, depending on the specifications. The package is designed to allow C-130s to better perform tactical missions and to meet global air traffic management requirements.
Source: Flight International
