Category: Technology

IRIS-T SLM air defence system successfully tested

IRIS-T SLM air defence system successfully tested

Gepostet von | 13 Jan 2022 | , , | 0

Ground-based air defence system IRIS-T SLM proves its capabilities under realistic operating conditions. Abbreviations are always a marvellous thing - everyone thinks they know it, only the insiders actually do! IRIS-T stands for Infra Red Imaging System - Tail/Thrust Vector-Controlled; SLM stands for Surface Launched Medium Range. Or, to make it even more legible: IRIS-T is an air-to-air missile with an infrared seeker head for the near and short range, which can now also be launched from ground-level platforms in the SLM version. It was developed in Germany under the leadership of Diehl BGT Defence in Überlingen together with six other countries. From a press release issued by the manufacturer: "Successful firing with the enhanced system:...

Weiterlesen
Combat helicopter for Brazil's navy

Combat helicopter for Brazil's navy

Gepostet von | 21 Dec 2021 | , , , | 0

The first navalised H225M multi-role helicopter with additional surface combat equipment has been delivered to the Brazilian Navy by the French company Airbus Helicopters. The long-range tactical and logistical helicopter became known to air forces and army pilots over 20 years ago, initially as the EC725 Caracal from Eurocopter and later by Airbus under the name Super Puma. Over 1,000 of these aircraft have been delivered to numerous nations and flown on missions around the world. Airbus - made in Brasilia However, this aircraft type has also been successfully operated under licence by Helibras in Itajuba, Minas Gerais province, around 200 km west of Rio de Janeiro, for over ten years.

Weiterlesen
Rolls-Royce extends TBO intervals for mtu engines

Rolls-Royce extends TBO intervals for mtu engines

Gepostet von | 6 Dec 2021 | , , , | 0

From a Rolls-Royce press release At the International Workboat Show in New Orleans at the beginning of December, Rolls-Royce presented the latest generation of mtu Series 4000 propulsion engines. Depending on the load, these engines can be operated for up to 96,000 hours before they are due for their first major overhaul. They therefore make an important contribution to conserving resources and reducing life cycle costs. Significance for shipping For commercial shipping, the extended engine running times introduced by Rolls-Royce between overhauls (Time Between Overhaul, TBO) mean that, depending on the duration and intensity of use, they can run for up to 25 years before they have to be overhauled. The...

Weiterlesen
en_GBEnglish
de_DEGerman en_GBEnglish