HiPPAG 320 supplies high-pressure pure air for the cryogenic cooling of infrared missile seekers. HiPPAG 320 is intended for installation on-board the aircraft platform inside the missile launcher as a direct replacement for rechargeable gas bottles. The modular construction of HiPPAG 320 allows it to be configured for a variety of launcher installation options. HiPPAG is suitable for the support of short-range air-to-air missiles such as Sidewinder, ASRAAM and IRIS-T. Launcher applications include LAU-7, LAU-127, CRL and MFRL.
HiPPAG 320 Platform Applications
Since commencement of production in 1997, over 2100 HiPPAG 320 systems have been delivered.
- In service with the US Marine Corps on F/A-18C/D Hornet, AV-8B Harrier and AH-1W Super Cobra
- In service with the Italian Navy on Harrier II plus
- In service with the USN on F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
- In service with RAF Oman on Hawk and Jaguar
- In production for Eurofighter Typhoon
- Produced for the Common Rail Launcher
- Under contract for Long Range Trigat on Tiger Eurocopter
Operational and Logistics Benefits of HiPPAG 320
- Provides continuous cooling - allows unlimited mission duration and reduces restrictions on forward deployment of aircraft
- Very high levels of gas purity ensure maximum seeker performance and reliability at all times
- Eliminates the need for gas bottles, bottle charging equipment and the logistics support chain
- Potential for Through Life Cost savings due to the low maintenance requirements of HiPPAG
- Reduced aircraft turn around time since there are no bottles to change
- Improved handling safety since much smaller volume of high pressure gas
About Ultra Electronics Precision Air Systems:
Ultra Electronics Precision Air Systems, a division of the Ultra Electronics group of businesses, is the leading manufacturer of compact on-board gas solutions, including compact gas compressors called HiPPAGTM for the defense industry worldwide. Applications include cryogenic cooling systems, stores ejection and release systems, and pneumatic systems.
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