Defence Technology

Collins Aerospace to modify C-130H Hercules for Indonesian Air Force with latest Flight2 avionics suite

The Flight2 avionics modification will replace the C-130H’s analog instruments with seven multifunction displays, three control display units and new digital autopilot.

The Flight2 avionics modification will replace the C-130H’s analog instruments with seven multifunction displays, three control display units and new digital autopilot.

5 November 2021: The Indonesian Air Force have selected Collins Aerospace for its C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft modernization. As per the contract Collins will provide Flight2 avionics solution that transforms dated analog controls into a modern digital glass cockpit. With this modification Collins’ will expand their capacity as a global leader in C-130 modifications.

The Flight2 avionics modification will replace the C-130H’s analog instruments with seven multifunction displays, three control display units and new digital autopilot. It is mostly used for broad range missions including personnel, cargo transport as well as humanitarian efforts. Apart from the avionics the aircraft will be equipped with Required Navigation Performance/Area Navigation flight management system, with high altitude release point and computed air release point precision airdrop software. This modernization will help the Indonesian Air Force optimize its operations, improve pilot situational awareness and minimize aircraft downtime.

Dave Schreck, vice president and general manager for Military Avionics and Helicopters at Collins Aerospace said, “We worked closely with GMF and the Indonesian Air Force to leverage our Flight2 Mobility Mission Application (MMA) architecture, and to tailor the system to meet all the specific mission requirements. MMA enables customers to select from a superset of off-the-shelf capabilities, which really maximizes what we can provide for any given budget. In this case, we created a solution that is custom fit to the needs of the Indonesian Air Force.”

Andi Fahrurrozi, CEO of GMF said, “We are delighted to work with Collins Aerospace to jointly modernize the C-130H owned by the Indonesian Air Force. GMF, as a proud Indonesian provider appointed by the Ministry of Defense, believes this prestigious project can be done in a timely manner by working closely with Collins Aerospace. This project is a part of GMF’s effort to diversify the business and support the defense industry to rejuvenate the fleet and improve flight safety.

By upgrading to Flight2 Avionics, the Indonesian Air Force’s C-130H will be in compliance with the most recent International Civil Aviation Organization standards, while also equipping it with a tactical advantage in military operations.

Collins Aerospace has delivered over 2,900 Flight2 solutions for military fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft including 370 C-130s upgraded, or on contract to be upgraded, in 16 different countries. More C-130 upgrades have been fitted with avionics from Collins than from any other single provider in the world.