The U.K. Royal Navy’s EH101 Merlin helicopter fleet will be aggrandized with the latest Helicopter Electro Actuation Technology (HEAT) system by BAE Systems. In fact, it’s the first electromechanical fly-by-wire system installed on a helicopter that’ll make flying more sophisticated along with promising more security.
The HEAT system, designed in a joint effort by AgustaWestland, BAE Systems, and Claverham, will replace the existing hydro-mechanical rotor control system on the EH101. It comprises two dual-lane flight control computers that together will provide quadruple-redundant electronic control - allowing the system to function safely even if two of the systems were to fail. The fly-by-wire controls initially will interface with the pilot inceptors and actuators, and eventually will replace the existing autostabilizer and autopilot functionality.The latest system will make EH101 a dream machine for any pilot displaying impeccable power both in adverse climatic conditions and on the battlefield.
Via: gizmag
