By Sagem on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
Sagem on the 2013 Paris Air Show
This year marks the 50th Paris Air Show, and Sagem (Safran) is showcasing its globally recognized expertise in drone systems, avionics and navigation equipment, optronics systems and guided weapons.
Sagem will concentrate on four main areas in its exhibition space at the Safran stand: safety-critical electronics, flight safety and management services, guidance systems, and aero-surveillance. Right here services and products of Sagem might be on display:
Fadec 4.
The fourth generation of full authority digital engine controls, Sagem’s Fadec 4 unit is being shown for the primary time at this year’s air show. It’s been chosen for the CFM International LEAP (JV between Snecma and GE), to be able to power the A320neo, Comac C919 and Boeing 737 MAX single-aisle jetliners, and the GE Passport 20 intended for the worldwide Express 7000 et 8000 business jets. This new engine control unit contains a distributed architecture that optimizes its integration within the nacelle. As well as fuel control, it adds engine vibration detection and health monitoring functions. The Fadec 4 is being developed by Sagem along side BAE Systems through their Fadec International three way partnership, that’s celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Cassiopée expands services to incorporate Flight Ops Efficiency.
Sagem’s “constellation” of flight safety and management service, Cassiopée, is being enriched in 2013 to handle the evolving needs of airlines and business aircraft and helicopter operators. Sagem is now offering a brand new Web portal for technical questions, an iPad application to be used in cabins and upkeep areas, and the Flight Ops Efficiency service, which entails an answer to minimize operating costs, especially for fuel. Cassiopée can be showcased in a dynamic demonstration at the Safran stand.
AASM Hammer weapon system and missile guidance.
Sagem would be showcasing its entire family of AASM Hammer modular air-to-ground weapons, including the newest laser terminal guidance model, the SBU-54 Hammer, deployed by the French air force since May 2013. All three versions of the AASM are on display on the Safran stand: Inertial-GPS, Inertial/GPS/infrared, Inertial/GPS/laser). Also they are shown as weapon systems at the Dassault Aviation stand, and on the French Ministry of Defense pavilion for the Rafale multirole fighter. Sagem is the prime contractor for the AASM Hammer weapon system, and can also be developing guidance and navigation systems for tomorrow’s tactical missiles.
Patroller drone system in multi-sensor configuration.
A medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drone within the 1 ton class, the Patroller was designed for surveillance, intelligence, security and army support missions. It’s according to an EASA-certified Stemme S15 aircraft, and gives endurance exceeding 20 hours. Flight tests in 2012 and 2013 assessed its ability to deploy multi-sensor payloads, controlled from a ground control center it truly is interoperable with NATO standard command systems.
Sagem could be showing the entire range of its avionics and optronics systems and gear at the Safran stand, Hall 2A (n°A232). The Patroller drone and its ground segment are presented in a multi-sensor, multi-mission configuration inside the static exhibition area (B59).
Sagem, a high-tech company of Safran, holds world or European leadership positions in optronics, avionics, electronics and safety-critical software for both civil and armed forces markets. Sagem is the No. 1 company in Europe and No. 3 worldwide for inertial navigation systems (INS) utilized in air, land and naval applications. It is usually the area leader in helicopter flight controls and the eu leader in optronics and tactical UAV systems. Sagem and its subsidiaries employ 7,500 people in Europe, Southeast Asia and North America.
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