LinkEdge™

LinkEdge™

LinkEdge™

Product catalog summary
Introduction
LinkEdge™ is an innovative inceptor system designed for aircraft without fly-by-wire technology. It provides tactile cueing benefits through a mechanically linked system, enhancing pilot control and aircraft performance.

Specifications and Features
  • LinkEdge™ offers force-feel to aircraft with mechanically interconnected pilot stations and displacement-trim flight controls.
  • Unlike active inceptors that use electrical signals, LinkEdge™ maintains mechanical linkage via a clutch, preserving direct control surface connections.
  • It enables pilots to execute maneuvers at heavier weights with reduced workload and fewer mishaps.
  • The system is cost-effective, requiring only one actuator and controller per axis for both pilot stations.
  • LinkEdge™ is a bolt-on system, making it suitable for upgrading existing aircraft.

Operational Benefits
  • Improves safety, performance, and reduces maintenance downtime and operating costs.
  • Provides a lower-impact alternative to fly-by-wire upgrades while offering similar performance benefits.
  • Delivers tactile cueing advantages to warfighters until next-generation helicopters with full fly-by-wire are available.

Technological Leadership
  • BAE Systems is a leader in inceptor technology, having developed the world's first flight standard military and civil active inceptors.
  • Notable implementations include the F-35, UH-60Mu/CH-53K, G500, and MH-47G.

About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a global provider of defense and security products, focusing on advanced cyber services, military support, and mission-critical electronic systems.

Disclaimer
This document provides a general description of products and services and does not form part of any contract. Changes may occur in products or supply conditions.

Contact Information
For more details, visit BAE Systems at www.baesystems.com.
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The LinkEdge™ advantage Active pilot controls for aircraft without fly-by-wire

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The LinkEdge™ advantage Active pilot controls for aircraft without fly-by-wire LinkEdge provides the benefits of tactile cueing to aircraft without fly-by-wire. It is an inceptor system that provides force-feel to aircraft having mechanically interconnected pilot stations and displacement-trim flight controls. Unlike an active inceptor, with which the output is an electrical signal, LinkEdge is mechanically linked to the controls via a clutch, without severing the direct linkage from the grips to the control surfaces. Benefits: • Enables pilots to perform maneuvers at heavier operating weights,...

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LinkEdge is a bolt-on active cueing system that brings the benefits of force feedback and tactile cueing to non fly-by-wire aircraft

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About BAE Systems We’re building on our strength as a global provider of defense and security products to shape support services that meet the changing needs of our customers. From sophisticated cyber services and military support, to mission critical electronic systems and protection equipment, we aim to be at the forefront of defense technology and science. Disclaimer and copyright This document gives only a general description of products and services and except where expressly provided otherwise shall not form part of any contract. From time to time, changes may be made in the products or...

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