The 35 minute first flight was carried out successfully. In the meantime, trials have progressed and another important milestone reached on the 5th of September with the firing of the first decoy unit. Thanks to an intensive test program, the system is expected to be ready for the procurement phase very quickly.
The Swiss Airforce want to protect their transport helicopters from enemy threat. The Integrated Self-protection SYStem, ISSYS, detects the threat and "deceives" it using the appropriate counter-measure (release of chaff and/or flare). RUAG Aerospace is integrating the fully-automatic self-protection system in the new transport helicopter (Eurocopter Cougar Mk 1) of which a total of 12 units were approved for procurement in the 1998 Armament Programme.
The ISSYS consists of two parts, firstly the Multi-Sensor Warning System (MSWS) for detection of threats and secondly, the Counter Measure Dispenser System (CMDS). The MSWS possesses all the necessary sensor technology not only to detect threats in all frequency ranges but also to detect a laser threat through the various spectrums. At the core of the system are the passive UV Sensors, the main purpose of which is to detect attacking, guided weapons. Counter-measures employed consist of four of the latest generation of chaff and flare dispensers and the latest design in decoy unit, specially adapted for helicopter operation. Integration consists of the guidance and control units as well as coupling the ISSYS with the primary flight display and navigation display, giving the crew optimum warning of any threat.
By means of this expansion programme, RUAG Aerospace is able significantly to broaden the operational spectrum of the Swiss Airforce transport helicopters. This extensive, self-protection facility gives the transport helicopter the same type of protection afforded to the newly developed European NH90.
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