Rockwell Collins To Upgrade Pakistan Air Force's C-130 Aircraft With Flight2 Avionics System

Pakistan Air Force has selected Rockwell Collins’ Flight2 avionics system for the upgrade of up to 11 C-130E and 5 C-130B aircraft.

Rockwell Collins will provide the integrated avionics suite along with training and technical support during installation, the company announced today.

Additional support includes consolidated flight manuals, checklists and maintenance supplements required to operate and maintain the fleet.

The Rockwell Collins Flight2 avionics system will provide the Pakistan C-130 aircraft with unrestricted access to global airspace by meeting current Communication, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management airspace requirements.

Included in the avionics upgrade is a full glass cockpit with new primary flight displays, Required Navigation Performance Area Navigation flight management system with High Altitude Release Point and Computed Air Release Point precision airdrop software.

Additional equipment includes a modern digital autopilot, Very High Frequency, High Frequency, and SATCOM communications, navigation sensors, and safety and surveillance systems including Weather Radar, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, Terrain Awareness and Warning System and digital map.

Work will be performed in Pakistan and is expected to be complete by Dec. 31, 2020.