Enhanced Capability and Effectiveness

On 16 December, the Brazilian Army approved the technical, logistical and industrial requirements for its future axial armament and helicopter imaging system (SiAAIH), the EB20-RTLI-04.047.

The operational requirements stipulate that the HA-1A Fennec (AS550 A2) and HM-1A Pantera (AS365 K2) aircraft, in reconnaissance and attack configuration, must be able to mount the following axial armaments, in single or mixed configurations: 12.7x99mm machinegun; 70mm unguided rockets compatible with the Mk 66 currently in service, with various warheads; and air-to-ground missiles with various warheads.

The target and image acquisition subsystem must feature an EO/IR system, white-hot and black-hot modes, day/night sensor, target designator and illuminator compatible with night vision goggles, as well as a range finder with a range of 10km and maximum error of 20 meters.

These requirements will enable the supply of the SiAAIH to Army Aviation, and make room for the introduction of anti-tank guided missiles.

Santiago Rivas in Buenos Aires for MON