Avionics
Erickson Picks Astronautics Glass Cockpit for S-64
Upgrade will add modern aviations to 12 S-64 Air Cranes
Erickson picks Astronautics glass cockpit
Five Badger Pros, an EDCU, and AeroSync come with the upgrade. © Astronautics

Erickson is upgrading 12 S-64 Air Crane helicopters with Astronautics’ Badger Pro+ Gen 2.0 displays, an engine data concentrator unit (EDCU), and the AeroSync mission connectivity system. The upgrade includes five Badger Pros, the EDCU, and AeroSync, and Erickson will install the system in 12 Air Cranes.

Astronautics is also responsible for systems integration testing and functional verification of the avionics upgrade. Erickson will provide the FMS, com and nav radios, AHRS, radar altimeter, audio system, and standby flight instrument.