Advanced Technologies & Engineering Co. (Pty) Ltd
www.ate-aerospace.com

ATE – INTEGRATOR OF MISSION SYSTEMS

Advanced Technologies & Engineering Co (Pty) Ltd (ATE) specializes in the Integration of Mission Systems through:

The ATE Product Range is focused at:

Established in 1984, ATE has grown from a consulting group to a development company with a workforce of 320 personnel, mainly engineers and technicians. With its Industrial Base situated in Midrand, South Africa (midway between Pretoria and Johannesburg), ATE has built up a renowned local and international reputation as a Company-of-Excellence.

Registered as a Private, South African Company, ATE is the Approved Supplier of Thales (France), BAE Systems (UK) and Armscor (South Africa). With ISO 9001 accreditation by BVQI (UK), ATE was announced Category Winner in the National Technology Top 100 Competition (Nov ’06) whilst having received Presidential Awards for Export Achievements.

1. FIXED WING AVIONICS

1.1 BASIC TRAINER AVIONICS

ATE was contracted by Pilatus Aircraft Company as Prime Avionics Contractor for the Pilatus Astra PC7 – MkII Basic Trainer Aircraft of the South African Air Force. Responsible for the design, development, production and IFR certification of the core flight and navigation systems, ATE furthermore integrated the intercom, radio communications, radio navigation and engine health monitoring. Delivery of the first production system was completed 15 months after contract signature.

1.2 FIGHTER TRAINER NAVIGATION AND WEAPONS SYSTEM
HAWK Lead-in-Fighter-Trainer Navigation & Weapons System, developed, flight tested and qualified.
HAWK Lead-in-Fighter-Trainer Navigation & Weapons System, developed, flight tested and qualified.

ATE was contracted by BAE Systems as Prime Avionics Contractor for the HAWK Mk120 Lead-in-Fighter-Trainer of the South African Air Force. ATE developed the Navigation and Weapons System, which includes a Smart Head-up Display (SHUD) representing full navigation, air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons aiming formats for combat training. The Avionics System furthermore includes three interchangeable colour Multi Function Displays (MFDs), up-front control panel, Hands-on-Throttle-and-Stick (HOTAS) controls, voice recording, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), Electronic Warfare (EW), Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) and locally developed communication systems.

Apart from being Systems Integrator, ATE developed the Stores Management Sub-system, Dual Redundant Mission Computers and the entire Software Package, inclusive of Safety Critical Software.

1.3 FIGHTER AVIONICS UPGRADES

ATE was contracted by Thomson CSF (now Thales) as Prime Avionics Contractor for the upgrade of the Mirage F1 Fighter Aircraft fleet of the Spanish Air Force. Representing ATE’s first NATO contract, the Navigation and Weapons System demonstrated bombing accuracies equivalent to that of modern-day fighters.

2. HELICOPTERS

2.1 SUPERHIND MkIII B (UPGRADED Mi-24 HELICOPTER)
Superhind MkIIIB; the upgraded Mi-24 Helicopter with an increased service life of at least 10 years.
Superhind MkIIIB; the upgraded Mi-24 Helicopter with an increased service life of at least 10 years.

ATE has been contracted by an International Customer to upgrade the fleet of Russian Mi-24 Helicopters for its Air Force. Enhancing the Operational Performance entailed integrating a day/night target acquisition system, 20mm turreted cannon, 8x INGWE anti-tank missiles (5km range), night vision goggles, chaff-and-flare dispensers and formation lights; giving the helicopter a full night attack capability.

As Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of this upgraded helicopter, ATE has restructured the Logistics System to a computerized, western-based system.

2.2 SUPERHIND MkV

ATE has initiated an upgrade to the Superhind MkIII B by removing 2 tonnes of mass from the aircraft and integrating a digital glass cockpit, both of which will give the helicopter a Nap-of-the-Earth (NOE) capability whilst maintaining the firepower of the Superhind MkIII B. A new cockpit layout will give the pilots an unsurpassed visibility.

2.3 COMPOSITE HELICOPTER BLADES

ATE has commissioned a facility to manufacture Mi-24 (and later Mi-17) main rotor blades in composite material so as to give the blade an infinite life. This facility will increase ATE’s ability to act as Original Equipment Manufacturer of Russian Mil Helicopters.

2.4 RUSSIAN CIVIL HELICOPTER UPGRADES

ATE has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant whereby Civil Russian Helicopters will be upgraded with new avionics and will be certified for a wider application by the Civil Aviation Authorities. This will include Mi-2, Mi-17, Mi-34 and the large Mi-26 Utility Helicopter.

2.5 ROOIVALK ATTACK HELICOPTER

ATE was contracted by Atlas Aircraft Corporation (now Denel Aviation) for the avionics of the Rooivalk Attack Helicopter, now in service with the South African Air Force.

ATE is developing a Rooivalk II Version, which will maintain the excellent airframe/drive-train system of the SAAF Rooivalk but will integrate the proven Superhind Weapon System. Rooivalk II will comprise of:

3. UNMANNED AIR VEHICLES

VULTURE Tactical UAV, designed for the harsh African Environment
VULTURE Tactical UAV, designed for the harsh African Environment

ATE was contracted by Armscor to develop the VULTURE Tactical UAV for the South African Army Artillery to perform target acquisition, fall-of-shot and fire correction for the G5 and G6 Gun Howitzer Systems. Being fully automated in launch, flight and recovery, VULTURE is one of few international UAV Systems in Army Inventory and operated by Army Troops. Day/Night reconnaissance can be executed at a range of 200km.

ATE is developing the KIWIT Mini UAV as a hand-launched, auto flight/auto recovery UAV for application by Infantry and Crime Prevention Services.

4. LAND VEHICLES

The Upgraded T-72 with Enhanced Operational performance giving it a new lease-of-life
The Upgraded T-72 with Enhanced Operational performance giving it a new lease-of-life

ATE has upgraded the Russian T-72 Main Battle Tank through integrating a Commander/Panoramic Sight (360º field-of-view) together with a Gunner Sight. Keeping turret dynamics unchanged, ATE has modified the fire control system to enable the upgraded T-72 to fire on the move, onto moving targets at day and night.

ATE has upgraded the Russian BMP-1 Infantry Combat Vehicle through integrating an unmanned turret which features:

Advanced Technologies & Engineering Co (Pty) Ltd
Po Box 632
Halfway House
1685
South Africa

Contact: Marketing Manager
Tel: +27 11 266 7793
Fax: +27 11 314 5379
E-mail: ategen@iafrica.com
URL: www.ate-aerospace.com

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