Flight Deck Avionics & Mission Equipment Package
A comprehensive avionics and mission equipment package designed to modernize C-130 aircraft for tactical airlift, special mission operations, low-level flight, combat delivery missions, surveillance, reconnaissance, maritime patrol and aerial refueling. C-Suite™ integrates advanced flight deck avionics, mission systems, sensors and pilot situational awareness tools into a single operational environment, enabling crews to operate safely and effectively during day, night and all-weather missions.
What Is C-Suite
C-Suite™ is an integrated flight deck avionics and mission equipment package developed by Elbit Systems for C-130 aircraft modernization programs.
The solution combines advanced cockpit displays, navigation systems, mission sensors, communications, self-protection systems and pilot situational awareness capabilities into a unified architecture. It enables legacy C-130 platforms to perform modern tactical and special mission operations while meeting both military and civilian operational requirements.
Why Upgrade the C-130 with C-Suite
Military airlift aircraft are required to perform increasingly complex missions under demanding operational conditions. These missions often involve low-level flight, adverse weather, contested environments, precision navigation requirements and rapid mission execution.
C-Suite™ addresses these challenges by providing:
- Integrated flight deck modernization
- Real-time mission information
- Enhanced pilot situational awareness
- Day, night and all-weather operational capabilities
- Improved mission effectiveness and safety
- Reduced lifecycle costs
- High operational availability
- Seamless integration of advanced mission systems and sensors
- ORIA™ Integrated “Glass–Cockpit” Display Suite
- Primary Flight and Navigational Displays (PFD & ND)
- Engine Instrument and Crew Alert System (EICAS)
- Flight Management System (FMS)
- 2D/3D Digital Map (D-Map)
- Synthetic Vision System (SVS)
- Autopilot
- Intergated Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)
- Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)
- Navigational Systems (GPS, INS, ILS-VOR, TACAN)
- Communication Systems (VHF, UHF, HF, SATCOM)
- Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
- Head-Up Display (HUD) with video input capabilities
- Helmet Mounted Display with Line-Of-Sight (HMD/LOS)
- Electro Optics Payload (EOP, FLIR)
- Enhanced Vision System (EVS)
- Weather/Mapping RADAR
- C4I and Data Link Systems
- Self Protection Systems (EW, DIRCM)
- Precision Air-Drop Capabilities
- Live and embedded training
- Terrain Avoidance/Terrain Following (TA/TF)
- High Speed Low Level Air Drop System (HSLLADS)
FAQ
C-Suite™ supports tactical airlift, combat delivery, assault landing, maritime patrol, surveillance, reconnaissance, aerial refueling and special mission operations.
The system is designed for day, night and all-weather operations using advanced vision systems, navigation technologies and mission sensors.
The package can include Head-Up Displays, Helmet Mounted Displays, Enhanced Vision Systems, Synthetic Vision Systems and digital mapping capabilities.
The solution supports the integration of electro-optical payloads, FLIR systems, radar systems, mission computers and other mission equipment.
Yes. The system supports compliance with civilian airspace navigation and communication requirements, including RNP and CNS/ATM standards.
