HiPPAG 320 supplies high-pressure pure air for the cryogenic cooling of infrared missile seekers. HiPPAG 320 is intended for installation on-board the aircraft platform inside the missile launcher as a direct replacement for rechargeable gas bottles. The modular construction of HiPPAG 320 allows it to be configured for a variety of launcher installation options. HiPPAG is suitable for the support of short-range air-to-air missiles such as Sidewinder, ASRAAM and IRIS-T. Launcher applications include LAU-7, LAU-127, CRL and MFRL.
HiPPAG 320 Platform Applications
Since commencement of production in 1997, over 2100 HiPPAG 320 systems have been delivered.
In service with the US Marine Corps on F/A-18C/D Hornet, AV-8B Harrier and AH-1W Super Cobra
In service with the Italian Navy on Harrier II plus
In service with the USN on F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
In service with RAF Oman on Hawk and Jaguar
In production for Eurofighter Typhoon
Produced for the Common Rail Launcher
Under contract for Long Range Trigat on Tiger Eurocopter
Operational and Logistics Benefits of HiPPAG 320
Provides continuous cooling - allows unlimited mission duration and reduces restrictions on forward deployment of aircraft
Very high levels of gas purity ensure maximum seeker performance and reliability at all times
Eliminates the need for gas bottles, bottle charging equipment and the logistics support chain
Potential for Through Life Cost savings due to the low maintenance requirements of HiPPAG
Reduced aircraft turn around time since there are no bottles to change
Improved handling safety since much smaller volume of high pressure gas
