Bombardier Defense Delivers First Global 6500 Aircraft to the U.S. Army’s HADES Program
Bombardier Defense has delivered its first Global 6500 aircraft to the U.S. Army's High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program. The ceremony took place at Bombardier's U.S. Headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. The aircraft will enhance the Army's aerial deep sensing capabilities as part of its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) modernization efforts. The Global 6500 offers superior performance with up to 18 hours of endurance, 750 flight hours between maintenance, and 99.83% dispatch reliability. The platform flies higher, faster, and farther than legacy airborne sensor platforms, providing significant advantages for military ISR missions.
Bombardier Defense ha consegnato il suo primo aereo Global 6500 al programma High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) dell'esercito statunitense. La cerimonia si è svolta presso la sede di Bombardier negli Stati Uniti a Wichita, Kansas. L'aereo migliorerà le capacità di rilevamento aereo di alta precisione dell'esercito nell'ambito degli sforzi di modernizzazione per l'intelligence, la sorveglianza e la ricognizione (ISR). Il Global 6500 offre prestazioni superiori con un'autonomia di fino a 18 ore, 750 ore di volo tra un intervento di manutenzione e un'affidabilità di partenza del 99,83%. La piattaforma vola più in alto, più veloce e più lontano rispetto alle piattaforme di sensori aerei di vecchia generazione, offrendo vantaggi significativi per le missioni militari di ISR.
Bombardier Defense ha entregado su primer avión Global 6500 al programa High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) del Ejército de los Estados Unidos. La ceremonia tuvo lugar en la sede de Bombardier en Wichita, Kansas. El avión mejorará las capacidades de detección aérea de alta precisión del Ejército como parte de sus esfuerzos de modernización en inteligencia, vigilancia y reconocimiento (ISR). El Global 6500 ofrece un rendimiento superior con hasta 18 horas de autonomía, 750 horas de vuelo entre mantenimientos y una fiabilidad del 99,83% en despachos. La plataforma vuela más alto, más rápido y más lejos que las plataformas de sensores aéreos heredadas, proporcionando ventajas significativas para las misiones militares de ISR.
Bombardier Defense는 미국 육군의 고정밀 탐지 및 개발 시스템(HADES) 프로그램에 첫 번째 Global 6500 항공기를 인도했습니다. 이 행사 는 애리조나주 위치타에 있는 Bombardier 미국 본사에서 열렸습니다. 이 항공기는 육군의 정보, 감시 및 정찰(ISR) 현대화 노력의 일환으로 공중 심층 감지 능력을 향상시킬 것입니다. Global 6500은 최대 18시간의 비행 시간, 750시간의 유지 보수 간 비행 시간 및 99.83%의 파견 신뢰성을 제공하며, 이는 우수한 성능을 나타냅니다. 이 플랫폼은 전통적인 공중 센서 플랫폼보다 더 높고, 더 빠르며, 더 먼 거리까지 비행하여 군사 ISR 임무에 중요한 장점을 제공합니다.
Bombardier Defense a livré son premier avion Global 6500 au programme High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) de l'armée américaine. La cérémonie a eu lieu au siège américain de Bombardier à Wichita, au Kansas. L'avion améliorera les capacités de détection aérienne de haute précision de l'armée dans le cadre de ses efforts de modernisation pour l'intelligence, la surveillance et la reconnaissance (ISR). Le Global 6500 offre des performances supérieures avec jusqu'à 18 heures d'endurance, 750 heures de vol entre les maintenances et une fiabilité de mise en service de 99,83%. La plateforme vole plus haut, plus vite et plus loin que les anciennes plateformes de capteurs aériens, offrant des avantages significatifs pour les missions militaires ISR.
Bombardier Defense hat sein erstes Global 6500 Flugzeug an das High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) Programm der US-Armee geliefert. Die Zeremonie fand in der US-Zentrale von Bombardier in Wichita, Kansas, statt. Das Flugzeug wird die Luftaufklärungskapazitäten der Armee im Rahmen ihrer Modernisierungsanstrengungen im Bereich Intelligence, Surveillance und Reconnaissance (ISR) verbessern. Der Global 6500 bietet eine überlegene Leistung mit bis zu 18 Stunden Reichweite, 750 Flugstunden zwischen Wartungen und einer Einsatzbereitschaft von 99,83%. Die Plattform fliegt höher, schneller und weiter als herkömmliche Luftsensorplattformen und bietet erhebliche Vorteile für Militär-ISR-Missionen.
- First Global 6500 aircraft delivered to U.S. Army's HADES program
- Aircraft offers 18 hours maximum endurance
- Impressive 99.83% dispatch reliability
- 750 flight hours between maintenance intervals
- 24/7 worldwide support network available
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- Bombardier Defense delivered the first Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft in support of the United States Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program during a ceremony held at Bombardier Group’s U.S. Headquarters in Wichita, Kansas
- The Global 6500 is a proven platform providing range, speed, reliability and endurance. It represents the ideal fixed-wing solution for the U.S. Army’s next-generation intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, flying higher, faster and farther than legacy airborne sensor platforms
- With the ability to deploy in all weather conditions, and the support of Bombardier’s 24/7 worldwide services network, Bombardier’s Global family of aircraft has become the platform of choice for over 10 different mission types
The Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft delivered to the U.S. Army in support of the HADES program.
WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier Defense celebrated the delivery of the first Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to the United States Army in support of the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program. Bolstered by the Global 6500’s high-performance capabilities, the fixed-wing platform will contribute to strengthening the U.S. Army’s aerial deep sensing abilities and marks a significant milestone toward the United States’ goal of modernizing its aerial military intelligence.
Joined by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), State of Kansas officials, and U.S. Army leaders, the celebration highlighted the delivery of the first prototype airframe for the next-generation intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solution and the beginning of the next stage of the program to integrate systems.
“Bombardier Defense is honored to support the U.S. Army with the delivery of the first Global 6500 aircraft, a high-performance platform that possesses the speed, endurance-at-range and altitude capabilities to support deep-sensing for the Army of tomorrow,” said Steve Patrick, Vice President of Bombardier Defense. “This best-in-class jet is the future-proofed solution to provide the U.S. Army with the capabilities needed to face current and future threats.”
“We are proud of the partnership with Bombardier Defense and the mission-focused professionals in the State of Kansas. We remain excited about the opportunities we can unlock by pairing the performance, versatility and reliability of the Global 6500 with modern payloads aligned to priority intelligence requirements. HADES is the centerpiece of the Army's collection strategy, and the Global 6500 is the system that brings that strategy to life. This aircraft gives us the range, payload capacity, speed and endurance to deliver timely, relevant and responsive capabilities for the full spectrum of Army and Joint collection requirements.” – Andrew Evans, Director, HQDA G-2 ISR Task Force
“The partnership between Bombardier, the U.S. Army and the Wichita workforce has produced a next-generation aircraft equipped to meet the demands of warfare in a new era of technology,” said U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS). “The HADES aircraft has the tools needed to deter threats, conduct surveillance and help keep our country safe. This is the start of a new chapter in the aviation capabilities of our military and continues Kansas’ legacy of defense manufacturing.”
Fixed-wing platforms like Bombardier’s Global 6500 aircraft, which flies faster, longer, and higher than legacy airborne sensor platforms, offer a significant advantage toward enhancing performance of aerial ISR missions. The Global 6500 provides several advantages for military entities, such as reliability, operational reach, and expanded operating areas. With a maximum endurance of up to 18 hours, and up to 750 flight hours between maintenance intervals, and part of the Global family that has an impressive
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