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L-3 Avionics Systems GH-Series Selected for F-15 and F/A-18 Upgraded Avionics Package

LE BOURGET, France, June 20, 2011 – L-3 Avionics Systems announced today that Boeing Defense, Space & Security has selected its next-generation GH-series of electronic standby instrument systems as standard equipment on the international variants of the F-15 and F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft. New F-15 aircraft will carry two GH-4200 Reference Standby Display (RSD) instruments, while the F/A-18 will be fitted with one RSD and one GH-4000 Reference Standby Display Repeater (RSDR). Deliveries are slated to begin in July 2012.

"This award preserves L-3’s incumbent position on these dominant weapon systems, and it expands the presence of our next-generation solid-state equipment into the tactical aircraft market," said Larry Riddle, vice president of business development for L-3 Avionics Systems. "With our ruggedized design and precise software, the GH-series is a critical component of these high-performance platforms."

Built for military applications and qualified to full military standards, the advanced GH-4200 RSD and GH-4000 RSDR are the newest additions to L-3’s next-generation GH-series of electronic standby instruments. Both models are designed to provide attitude, altitude and airspeed in a layout that matches the aircraft’s primary systems, along with optional interfaces for heading, slip/skid, vertical speed and navigation data. An integrated air-data sensor card and direct pitotstatic connections eliminate the need for a remote-mounted air data computer, resulting in a system that is both powerful and compact.

GH-series instruments also feature:

• Easy adaption to most flight decks with standard 3-ATI mounting cutout
• Full range of navigation interfaces with modes for FMS, NAV, VOR, ILS and TACAN
• Increased reliability and performance over electromechanical systems
• Installer-programmable data configuration module and field-loadable software
• Certified ARINC 429 outputs and option for internal accelerometers
• Night vision goggle compatibility (for military versions)
• Minimal power draw
• Exceptional readability with active matrix LCD screen
• Customizable layout to match EFIS displays

All GH-series instruments were developed with L-3 Avionics Systems’ advanced solid-state expertise, which has made the company a leader in electronic standby instrument systems for military and high-end business aircraft.

The F-15s sold internationally are modernized versions of the U.S. F-15E platform. The F/A-18 Super Hornet is a multi-role aircraft used extensively by the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $34 billion business with 68,000 employees worldwide.

L-3 Avionics Systems has been helping pilots fly for more than 45 years. The company provides a wide array of avionics technologies designed to improve situational awareness and enhance safety, such as the GH-3000 electronic and J.E.T.® standby instruments, the SkyWatch® Collision Avoidance System, the Stormscope® Weather Mapping System and the Trilogy™ Electronic Standby Instrument, among others. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.L-3avionics.com.

Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs approximately 63,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, aircraft modernization and maintenance, and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of electronic systems used on military and commercial platforms. The company reported 2010 sales of $15.7 billion. To learn more about L-3, please visit the company’s website at www.L-3com.com.

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