First of two Bombardier Global 6500 jets arrive in Maryland for transformation
HAGERSTOWN, Md., (Nov. 3, 2022) – The first of two commercial derivative aircraft (CDA) has arrived at Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) for transformation into the company’s new, rapidly configurable, aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (AISR) platform, RAPCON-X.
SNC Senior Director of Business Development Tim Harper and Senior Vice President of Programs Steve Clark arrived onsite to receive the Bombardier Global 6500 jet from Bombardier Director of Specialized Mission Aircraft Michael Calderon. Work commenced immediately on the first aircraft, followed by receipt of the second jet in mid-December.
Both aircraft are expected to enter service at the end of 2023 and will create an operational envelope that enhances survivability and the capacity to operate in peer- near-peer environments.
SNC has designed RAPCON-X with a digital-first approach using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). This significantly reduces the time required to integrate new systems and add capabilities, without a complete aircraft redesign. RAPCON-X is easily reconfigurable based on specific mission needs and allows the customer to utilize a variety of mission equipment. This includes its unique SNC TRAX® software, which creates interoperability among disparate systems, operationalizing data across the spectrum for full domain awareness and cooperation. It also includes the Next-Generation Mission System and signal intelligence (SIGINT) products for multi-domain operations.
For more information, visit www.sncorp.com.
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About SNC
SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for national security systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is at the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It's part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.