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TECHNICAL: DEFENCE Caravans developed for conflict role General Dynamics (GD) is developing special projects in a Low Intensity Conflict Air craft Systems (LICAS) products line, based on the Cessna Cara van I utility aircraft. The LICAS range consists of tailored equipment packages for special military and law-en forcement tasks. Typical LICAS roles include surveillance; command, control, communications and intelli gence (C3I); electronic warfare; border security/drug interdic tion; and various utility and medical operations. General Dynamics' Fort Worth division says: "These missions can be accomplished using integrated, state-of-the art electronics and weapons sys tems on an affordable, lower- performance platform." A variety of modular, inter changeable LICAS equipment packages is offered with the Caravan I — produced by GD's Cessna subsidiary. The equip ment can be used with other types of single- or multi engined utility aircraft, says the company. Because of the commercial availability of components in the packages, GD is claiming quick delivery and lower costs than for custom-designed sys tems, or aircraft under develop ment by other firms for the same mission. LICAS surveillance capabili ties were demonstrated to United States law-enforcement agencies during operations using a Caravan I, militarised in a C3I configuration. Weapons options include 50- calibre pod-mounted machine guns, 70mm rocket launchers, air-to-air missiles and side- mounted Gatling guns. • GD's Cessna Caravan: ready for low-profile action Australia buys BAe interface British Aerospace (Australia) has won an A$7.2 million contract for a computerised in terface system for all Royal Aus tralian Air Force (RAAF) air- defence units. The contract calls for the system design and supply of communications and computer equipment, and the design of specialised software. The system will provide commonality with the existing "link 11" communi cations systems already in use with the Royal Australian Navy. The contract provides for fixed equipment, which will be installed in RAAF air-defence sites at Darwin (Northern Terri tory) and Williamtown (New South Wales), and a mobile system for use with the tactical air-defence radar system at the RAAF's Amberely base in Queensland. • S^ fEb1* us THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGE OF AERONAUTICAL PROPULSION Manufacturers and customers join forces to meet the technological challenge of Propulsion. As a major engine manufacturer SNECMA is totally committed to the requirements of its aeronautical customers. So SNECMA is bringing the leading specialists worldwide together at the CNIT in PARIS, FRANCE on January 30th and 31st 1991. In a series of six technical sessions plus a round table discussion, the directors of the companies and organizations involved will give the users' angle on aeronautical propulsion technology and strategy. SNECMA POWER ALOFT v Information and registration : Secretariat General Propulsion 91 : 13 passage Landrieu, 75007 Paris, France - Tel: (33-1) 47.53.70.70 - Fax : (1) 47.53.87i FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL 9 - 15 January, 1991 19
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