Mercury Systems has signed a contract with Boeing to deliver FPGA processor boards for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46A tanker fleet. The boards will support the next-generation Remote Vision System (RVS) 2.0, which is designed to enhance the refueling process. The RVS 2.0 will provide high-resolution, color video feeds from cameras on the aircraft.
This will give KC-46A operators a clear and precise view of the refueling process. Mercury’s SCFE3920 boards are a key part of the RVS 2.0. They are designed for high-speed data processing and seamless system integration. The boards will connect directly to the cameras on the plane to process the video feeds.
Mercury has already delivered hundreds of boards for development testing of the upgraded KC-46A refueling system.
Enhancing KC-46A refueling technology
Under the new contract, Mercury will deliver about 1,500 production boards to Boeing.
These boards will support the RVS 2.0 on KC-46 aircraft for the U.S. and allied nations. Ken Hermanny, Mercury’s Vice President of Signal Technologies, said, “We are extremely proud of our legacy of support for the U.S. Air Force aircraft fleet. Advanced technology from the Mercury Processing Platform will significantly advance the capability of KC-46A aerial refueling operations.
The KC-46A tanker plays a critical role in the U.S. Air Force’s aerial refueling capabilities.
This upgrade is expected to enhance its operational effectiveness. Mercury Systems’ technology aims to improve the overall functionality of the tanker, making the refueling process faster and more reliable. The collaboration between Mercury Systems and Boeing marks a new era of technological advancements for military applications.
It ensures that the U.S. Air Force remains at the forefront of aerial refueling technology.
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