The Armament Test Decisive Advantage - September 2024

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Historically, flightline maintainers have had to juggle multiple bulky test sets to the flightline to perform pre-load checks, troubleshooting, and functional check outs on weapons systems. With the MTS-3060A SmartCan™, those days are over!

Deployed in 19 countries on 14 platforms, the SmartCan addresses the armament test gap that exists across legacy 4th and 5th generation aircraft equipped with “smart” weapon technology (MIL-STD-1760), and enables support for any platform and any “smart” or legacy armament system.

And the SmartCan isn't just about reducing equipment; it's about enhancing performance. By simulating smart weapons like JDAM and AMRAAM, SmartCan performs full operational capability verification. In field tests, the SmartCan has achieved remarkable reductions in setup and execution times. For example, F-16 setup time was cut from 45 minutes to just 4 minutes—an impressive 91% reduction. Test times saw similar efficiency gains, with some tests dropping from 20 minutes to a mere 3 minutes.

The lightweight SmartCan (weighing just over 4 lbs.) with innovative power management (operates on 6 standard AA batteries), sunlight readable display, and four-year calibration check cycle make it the perfect fit for demanding flightline operations. Additionally, the SmartCan’s cybersecurity features ensure that sensitive data is protected, with encrypted data and removable SD storage, making it the most secure O-Level test set available.
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By consolidating flightline test equipment, reducing operational costs and streamlining training, the SmartCan is transforming how aircraft armament systems are tested and maintained. With SmartCan, maintainers can realize the Armament Test Decisive Advantage.