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The Airborne Computer Families form the core of avionics architecture, enabling a wide range of functions.
Airborne computers Integrated Mission Computer
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Designed for critical missions

The more critical and complex the program, the more competitive we are
Quick and cost-efficient customization paired with highly adaptable interfaces
Designed with focus on safety, integrity and reliability

Designed for critical missions 

With the unique expertise of developing entire aircraft systems, Saab provide highly configurable distributed integrated computing systems. These ITAR free systems implement the core of today’s avionics systems. The Saab expertise ensure correct implementation of customer requirements, equipment architecture and integration. This systems hardware and software platform enable integration of multiple functions traditionally implemented as standalone items in federated systems. 

Saab’s Airborne Computer Systems can be integrated with many aircraft types for civil and military platforms. 

Missions:

• Gripen: Safety critical avionics core computers 
• Pilatus PC-21: Mission and Graphics computers 
• NH90: Mission Tactical Computer, Core Management Computer 
• A400M: High-Lift Control and Monitoring System 
• UAV (fixed- and rotary wing) – Mission and Communication Computer 

Applications in focus:

• Mission Computer 
• Display Computer 
• AI capability platform 
• Vehicle Management C&M 
• Data Acquisition 
• Motor Controller 
• Bespoke EW/SMU 
• Flight Control Computers  
• Power Management 

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Did you know...

  • We have experience in developing and producing airborne computers for a wide range of commercial (EASA and FAA) and military aircraft, including fighters, trainers, helicopters, transport aircraft, commercial airliners and UAV’s
  • We have integration and systems experience from complex airborne platforms 
  • Example of program references: Gripen, PC-21, NH90, A400M and UAV-platforms (both fixed and rotary wing)
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We have been developing and manufacturing complete aircraft for both military and civil use for 80 years.

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