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Weapons Carriage & release

Wingtip to Wingtip Mission systems equipment

air To air refuelling sysTeMs

nose to Tail refuelling Capability

CusToMer supporT

systems integration and Through life support services

Cobham Mission equipment providing Mission Capability and support

uaV

advanced uaV system Development Technology

The Eurofigher Typhoon carries a range of Cobham equipment including its Missile Eject Launcher, Chaff and Flare Dispensers and Light and Heavy Ejector Release Units

Cobham’s Air-to-Air Refuelling systems extend the capability of military aircraft and helicopters around the world

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C-130H refuelling V22 Osprey

Cobham Mission Equipment is the market

leader for Air-to-Air Refuelling, providing

innovative fifth generation nose to tail

solutions to defence customers worldwide.

The unique refuelling capabilities available

embrace the man-machine interface for

crew operations on the flight deck; from the

integration of avionics equipment in tanker

aircraft cockpits, through to the refuelling

probes in the receiver aircraft. To date,

Cobham Mission Equipment has delivered

more than 2,000 Air-to-Air Refuelling Systems

for buddy-buddy refuelling and for tactical

and strategic tanking for fixed and rotary

wing aircraft in response to customers

unique operational requirements. Aerial

refuelling expertise has now extended into

the development of autonomous Air-to-Air

Refuelling solutions.

Cobham Mission equipment

The Company also provides a ‘Wingtip to

Wingtip’ capability offering a comprehensive

range of weapons carriage and release

equipment for fast jets, rotorcrafts and

UAVs. Products include Air-to-Air and Air-to-

Ground systems employing both pneumatic

and pyrotechnic ejection systems. Systems

integration resources and through life support

services are provided to fully meet customer

requirements.

Cobham Mission Equipment, operating at

a global level, remains at the forefront of

engineering and production for the aerospace

and defence industry. Centres of excellence for

design, test and manufacturing are located in

the UK and USA and provide an unparalleled

reputation for innovation, quality and reliability.

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refuelling systemsRefuelling Systems include hydraulic, fueldraulic and electric solutions

to refuel both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Wing Pods, Fuselage

Refuelling Units, Probes and Buddy Stores options are available to suit

customers individual operational requirements.

Wing-mounted aerial refuelling pods are designed as a ready interface

for aircraft tanker conversion. The pods feature a hose-and-drogue

refuelling system.

Adaptable to many different platforms, Cobham’s centreline hose reels

also provide tanker to reciever probe and drogue refuelling for increased

aircraft range and mission capability.

New technology programmes are in progress for the integration

of Air-to-Air Refuelling solutions to satisfy FSTA and A400M requirements.

Control Systems Wing Pods and Buddy Stores

Variable Drag Drogues

Complete nose to Tail refuelling Capability

Internal/External Fuel Tanks

Drogues• Robust, fixed and Variable Drag Drogue (VDD) designs covering the

low and high speed flight envelope

• Unique, patented low Foreign Object Damage Construction eliminates

parts that would cause receiver engine damage in case of breakage

• VDD Technology provides a robust and stable refuelling platform over

a wide speed range:

– Low speed VDD: 100-180 kts

Compatible with helicopter and tilt rotor probes

– High Speed VDD: 180-325 kts

Compatible with NATO STANAG 3447 compliant probes

• All Speed VDD is in development to provide a single fast jet and rotary

wing refuelling solutions

external/internal aircraft fuel TanksCobham designs and manufactures fuselage and wing, centreline/wing,

and a complete line of double-walled, internal fuel tanks for

commercial aircraft.

Cobham has designed, qualified and manufactured more than one million

tanks for F-16, F-15, F-5, F/A-18, F/A-22 and C-130 transport.

aircraft special purpose pods and pylonsSpecial Purpose Pods and Pylons are used as permanent and/or temporary

installations on applicable aircraft for special missions. All pods and pylons

are built to military specifications containing the mounting structure

to secure the mission payload components. Cobham has built over

1,000 pods with functions covering reconnaissance, jamming, data link,

instrumentation, electro optical and other functions.

probesA comprehensive range of qualified probes are available for fast jets

and rotorcraft.

Full design, qualification and certification support is provided for

Air-to-Air Refuelling probes, including programmes such as:

• Fixed (EH-101)

• Actuated (F-35)

• Telescopic (V-22, Gripen)

Test facilities include fuel system, vibration and full

environmental qualification.

Fuselage Refuelling Units

4 Cobham’s patented telescopic refuelling probe for Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey provides exceptional operational benefits

2/3 The Airbus A330 MRTT features two Cobham wing mounted 905E refuelling pods providing high levels of performance and flexibility in support of the modern war fighter

1 Cobham provides the F-35 Lightening II Joint Strike Fighter retractable air refuelling probe which is used on both STOVL and Carrier Variants of the aircraft

5 Cobham’s 48” Wing-Mounted pods are standard equipment for all C-130J Tanker models

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Refuelling Probes

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Qualified Air-to-Air Refuelling equipment in service with:

• C-130 / HC-130J / MC-130J / KC-130 / KC-130J

• KC-10 / DC-10

• F-18 / Tornado / SU-30

• C-135FR / KC-135R

• A310 MRTT

• A330 MRTT

• VC-10, Tristar

• Boeing 707

air-to-air refuelling

Cobham Mission Equipment is globally recognised as the most technically advanced Aerial Refuelling supplier in the world 543

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Weapons Carriage and release

Wingtip to Wingtip Solutions and Mission Systems Integration for fast jets, rotorcraft and UAVs

air-to-groundAir-to-Ground products are compatible with a range of smart and

dumb munitions including Small Diameter Bomb, Brimstone and

Hellfire missiles.

Cobham Mission Equipment is instrumental in the advancement of

proprietary weapons carriage and release. Recent developments:

• Pneumatic store ejection: gas cartridge, compressor or gas bottle

• World class ground firing test facilities approved for both high

pressure cold gas and pyrotechnic cartridge development

and testing

• Qualification for ejector and cartridge performance

• Environmental testing (thermal) to MIL- STD-810

air-to-air CapabilityAir-to-Air products are compatible with a variety of

short, medium and beyond visual range air-to-air

missiles: AIM-9L, ASRAAM, IRIS-T, A-Darter, AMRAAM,

Meteor, R-Darter.

auxiliary Mission equipment

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1 Cobham’s Multi-Missile Launcher is in service with the JAS-39 Gripen providing carriage and release of long and short range missiles without the need for role change

Cobham’s BRU/61A carriage system on the F-15E Strike Eagle carries the Small Diameter Bomb and is capable of weapons release at supersonic speeds

Eject LaunchersHigh velocity long stroke missile ejection. Cobham’s Missile Eject Launcher (MEL) was developed for Eurofighter Typhoon

Release UnitInstalled in aircraft bomb bays, wings or fuselage pylons, units provide pneumatic or pyrotechnic ejection for bombs and role equipment

Practice Bomb CarriersCost effective practice bombing can be achieved with either hot or cold gas ejection

Multiple Store CarriersSelf replenished or bottled pneumatic ejection of smart or dumb bombs is provided to enhance air to ground capability

Defensive AidsCobham Mission Equipment is the design authority for the Eurofighter Typhoon’s defensive chaff and flare countermeasures systems and is qualified to the latest nuclear hardening and vibration standards

Air-to-Ground Missile LaunchersCobham’s AGML III triple rail Brimstone launcher is fielded on Tornado and Harrier

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Cobham Mission Equipment has more than 25

years experience managing UAS projects and

continues to commit investment to advancing

future technology and maintain a leading role

in this field.

Working in collaboration with government

agencies and industry partners in both the

USA and UK, Cobham Mission Equipment is

pioneering development for UAVs in a number

of areas:

• Application of in-service light weight

weapon ejection systems onto the MALE

class of UAVs

• Advancement of Weapons Carriage and

Release systems for emerging novel

micro-munitions

• Development of weapon bay ejectors for

stealthy UCAVs

• Autonomous Air-to-Air Refuelling systems

to significantly extend the range and

persistence for many classes of UAV

• Autonomous navigation, engagement and

landing systems in GPS denied environments

partnershipsCobham is a partner in the ASTRAEA

consortium, a pioneering aerospace programme

which addresses key technological and

regulatory issues in order to open up

non-segregated airspace to UAVs.

Cobham is also a major subcontractor to

Northrop Grumman on DARPA’s KQ-X Global

Hawk Air-to-Air Refuelling programme.

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unmanned aerial Vehicle systems

pioneering development for uaVs5

5 UAV to UAV Refuelling

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4 Stealthy UCAVs require internal weapons carriage and refuelling for extended range operations

3 An ASTRAEA UAV illustrates Cobham’s use of a synthetic environment to develop formation and docking technologies

2 Conceptual illustration of NASA Global Hawk air refuelling operation

1 Triple rail launcher suitable for UAV operations

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aftermarket

a comprehensive range of through-life support services to meet individual customer requirements

Comprehensive Through-life services• ScheduledMaintenance/Repair/NewSparesSupply

• AssetManagementofSpares&RotablePools

in Country Managed services • EstablishmentofDepotLevelWorkshopCapability

• ReducedLogisticFootprint

• ‘OnHand’TechnicalSupport

availability Based Contracting options • ContractorLogisticSupport(CLS)

• PerformanceBasedLogistics(PBL)

• Optimised‘Tailored’Support,Maximum

Operational Equipment Availability

Deployed operations and Technical support • WorldwideFieldServiceSupportby

Equipment Specialists

• Rapid‘DesignAuthority’Supportto

Equipment User or Maintainer

• 24/7TechnicalEnquirySupport

full Design authority Capability • ModificationandUpgradeProgrammes

• ConfigurationManagement

• TechnicalDocumentationSupplyandSupport

(All formats supported)

• ComprehensiveTrainingDevelopmentandDelivery

(Traditional through to Full CBT)

Wimborne, Dorset, UK

Orchard Park, New York, USA

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA

Davenport, Iowa, USA

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1 Cobham Mission Equipment has over 70 years experience as a specialist provider of systems and support services to aerospace and defence markets worldwide

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2 Bespoke customer solutions are delivered to support a wide range of platforms

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Cobham Mission Equipment offices

Customer base

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