Northrop Grumman's digital cockpit solution for future UH-60V Black Hawk showcased at IDEX 2015.

The system virtually replicates the UH-60M pilot-vehicle interface, providing a common training environment and easier pilot transition between aircraft. Additionally, the modular, open architecture design enables rapid capability insertion through software-only solutions rather than hardware additions. The system is aligned with the Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™) standard and supports integration of additional off-the-shelf software and hardware.

"Our cockpit's flexibility, superior performance, growth potential and affordability makes it a highly attractive solution for customers across the globe," said Ike Song, vice president, Situational Awareness Systems, Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems. "We have a platform-agnostic design that can be leveraged for numerous aircraft in need of advanced avionics."

Northrop Grumman's scalable and fully integrated architecture design allows the same hardware solution to be applied to numerous platforms such as the UH-60, CH-47, AH-1Z/UH-1Y and E-2D aircraft worldwide. A common cockpit solution results in streamlined training and logistical support, enabling lower life cycle cost across a spectrum of platforms.

The system offers future growth capabilities for greater flexibility. The architecture enables third parties to potentially leverage a software development kit to write customized software applications and incorporate their specific mission equipment into an integrated avionics system platform. Customers also have the option of adding specific combat capabilities to their aircraft.