Main Computer
Avionic and Weapons Computer System
The MC (Main Computer) controls the avionics and weapons system of the Tornado fighter aircraft and ensures its operation under extreme conditions.
Long-term maintainability throughout the entire lifecycle
Expandable system architecture
Reliability under extreme military operating conditions
Reliable
Ensures reliable control of aircraft functions and weapons systems, even in critical situations and under extreme military conditions such as vibration, temperature variation and electromagnetic interference.
Durable
Reduces maintenance costs through a durable, service-friendly, and robust system architecture.
Flexible
Enables fast and flexible adaptation to new requirements through a modular design.
Main Computer Details
The MC is the central computer unit in the Tornado Avionic and Weapon System and it is responsible for:
control of the cockpit display (TV-Tabs, HUD etc.)
Performing navigation calculations
Weapons control
Control of the transfer of data between the avionics sub-systems
The MC has flexible architecture and can therefore be equipped with various different processor and interface boards.
The MC is currently still being operated by customers in two variants:
Enhanced Main Computer (EnMC-P) in IAF TORNADOs
Enhanced Main Computer with MIL bus interface (EnMC-P2) in GAF TORNADOs
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