Helicopter air data system (HADS)

 

HADS is an unparalleled, proven solution to the problems of helicopter air data measurement. Using a unique swivelling pitot probe, a modern digital air data computer and proprietary algorithms, the system measures airspeed down to zero knots (for hover), with an accuracy of two knots across the complete flight envelope of the rotorcraft.

  • Prime accuracy airspeed throughout the flight envelope
  • Sideways, rearwards, forwards and any airspeed combination
  • Hovering over fixed point – HADS measures relative wind
  • HADS, minus Doppler or inertial, displays relative wind
  • Robust design based on over 25 years military experience
  • Flight tested and proven on a range of aircraft types
  • Provides primary air data outputs in digital data format – ARINC 429 and Mil-Std 1553

 

Applications

Any helicopter where low speed air data or accurate full envelope air data parameters are required.

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