Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) camera and video with data management system

When combined with slaved searchlights for automatic tracking, the FLIR is the perfect tool for hunting down criminals, locating missing persons and tracking environmental pollution. Modern communication techniques, such as the touch screen SkyQuest image management system, make it possible to analyze the images. They can be archived or used as evidence, and can also be transmitted to the ground via an air-ground link.

Operator console

This portable work station can be used by the tactical officer in the cabin or can be integrated in the cockpit. The flight crew in the back of the helicopter also has access to all tactical radio equipment, and can continuously monitor infrared or video images on a fold-out screen.

SX-16 IR searchlight

The searchlight is attached to the landing gear, and can operate with normal white light or in infrared mode. The infrared light is not visible to the human eye, but members of the flight crew wearing night vision goggles (NVG) can spot objects when they are exposed to its rays. The 1,600 W searchlight can illuminate a single point or an area as large as 10,000 m².

Glass cockpit with tactical communication system

This ultramodern cockpit is equipped with LCD displays and is NVG compatible, so that the cockpit and cabin lighting do not bother the crew when amplified by the NVG goggles. A user-friendly human-machine interface (HMI) allows pilots to concentrate on the most essential tasks while flying increasingly complex missions. Eurocopter is currently developing a product family concept, which uses the same cockpit design for all its helicopters. This concept will considerably reduce the pilot’s workload, shorten training time and make it possible to use the helicopters for different types of support work.