Defense avionics

Recent defense avionics work taken on by the Rapita team includes:

• Supporting DO-178B DAL A worst-case execution time analysis for a Boom Control and Computing System developed by Airbus Defence and Space for the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport
• Supporting DO-178B DAL A structural coverage analysis and tool qualification for the Flight Control System of the Alenia Aermacchi (now Leonardo) M-346 Master
• Supporting optimization for worst-case execution time behavior on Mission Computer and Operational Flight Program software on the BAE Systems Hawk

Our team have experience providing a range of services for defense avionics engineering on defense aircraft including:

• Airbus A330 MRTT and A400M Atlas
• Alenia Aermacchi (now Leonardo) M-346 Master
• BAE Systems Hawk
• Boeing KC-46A Pegasus
• Embraer KC-390 Millenium
• Eurocopter MH-65E Dolphin
• Eurofighter Typhoon
• Pilatus PC-21
• Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

On these aircraft and more, our team have provided engineering services on a wide range of avionics applications, including:

• FADECs
• Engine control unit
• Flight control systems
• Flight management systems
• Cockpit displays
• Navigation and guidance systems
• Radar and sensory equipment
• Autopilot systems
• Communication systems