> Designed by pilots, for pilots. Helmet Mounted Sight Display for helicopters.

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1 > TopOwl Designed by pilots, for pilots Helmet Mounted Sight Display for helicopters

2 On board: In Service, ahead of the pack System developed and currently over 700 helmets delivered Tiger NH90 Cobra AH-1Z Huey UH-1Y Rooivalk All TopOwl have been tested and qualified for NOE flights, day or night and in adverse conditions. In full-scale production: more than 1,600 systems over the next 10 years. chosen by 16 countries for their army, navy, air forces, attack and transport helicopters. Installed and fully operational on 5 major helicopter programmes. 1 additional programme in progress. T129 QUITE SIMPLY, Thales TopOwl IS THE BEST HELMET MOUNTED SIGHT DISPLAY FOR HELICOPTERS IN THE WORLD

3 The preferred solution for Increase operational efficiency Day/Night and All-weather Environment capability Display of FLIR images (including high resolution) Integrated image intensifier tubes (I 2 T) visor display equivalent to the highest level of night vision performance Visor pr Top of the market accuracy Compatible with full weapon suite: guns, rockets, air-to-air missiles Day and night symbology Reduce crew workload The right information at the right time Visor projection reduces tunnel effect and provides excellent peripheral vision. It drastically improves performance over luminous urban areas and for ship landings, by allowing the pilot to see through the intensified image or FLIR High-quality graphic symbology (adaptable luminosity) High-quality video image Modular design: easy and immediate in flight transition between day/night and I 2 T/FLIR configurations Symbology can be projected on the periphery, leaving the central area free of visual obstruction

4 helicopter piloting/targeting Increase crew safety and comfort ojection Unmatched man-machine interface Visor projected day/night display - 100% overlapped binocular system 40 field of view Unique customized helmet-fit system TopOwl is the most comfortable and well-balanced helmet mounted display system on the market. Total headborne weight is only 4.85 pounds (2.2 kg) in full configuration Only one cable to connect the crew to the system Compatible with NBC kit and prescription glasses. Dual aircraft power suplies for the I 2 T and a backup battery in the quick release connector guarantee the safety needed for nap of the earth flying. No more pre-flight optical adjustment, no need of any boresighting system Reduce cost of ownership The full range of operational requirements covered Same equipment for attack and utility helicopters The basic helmet is pilot equipment and the display module is aircraft equipment TopOwl offers significant near-term growth capabilities and defined growth paths, with provisions for the integration of breakthrough technologies Symbol generator: integrated or compatible with external generator TopOwl uses state-of-the-art technology to provide the only complete, integrated helmet system solution UNRIVALED CAPABILITIES

5 The key to military mission success Suitable for: High Resolution FLIR capable The TopOwl Helmet Mounted Sight Display: Increases operational efficiency Day/night and all-weather environment capability Reduces crew workload The right information at the right time Increases crew safety & comfort Unmatched man-machine interface Reduces cost of ownership The full range of operational requirements covered

6 the No-Risk solution for all modern transport and attack helicopters 25, rue Jules Védrines Valence Cedex FRANCE Tel.: +33 (0) Manor Royal, Crawley West Sussex RH10 9HA UNITED KINGDOM Tel.: +(44) Thales - Avionics Division Helicopter Avionics 225 West Park Loop, Suite B Huntsville, AL USA Tel.: +1 (256) Building 314 Garden Island, NSW 2011 AUSTRALIA Tel.: +(61 2) Pilot Feedback By far the most comfortable helmet system that I have worn The TopOwl system provided a seamless transition from all environments. The dual visor arrangement was excellent The TopOwl was light, and the center of gravity very well balanced The TopOwl display was easy to read and user friendly no apparent eye strain after 30 minutes TopOwl is the clear choice for our requirements The ability to have both your day system and night system on at the same time It will both increase aircraft mission capability and reduce pilot workload and fatigue, thereby increasing situational awareness and performance It allows immediate transition between day/night I 2 T/FLIR configurations display: just by pushing a HOTAS button THALES AVIONICS S.A This document and any data included are the property of Thales Avionics S.A. They cannot be reproduced, disclosed or used without the company's prior written approval. Imprimé en France - Ref. : G00900 TopOwl 09/2010 Photos: P.Darphin, GAMSTAT/P.Gillis, R.Michelin, Eurocopter, Denel, Boeing, J.Deulin, McDonnell Douglas, Bell Helicopter, KAI, Sikorsky, US Marine Corps, AgustaWestland, Thales Photos, illustrations and texts are not contractually binding - Design and production: i3m