Crystal Group Provides Rugged Solutions for B-2 Stealth Bomber Adaptable Communications Suite

The Crystal Group released a new case study on the U.S. Air Force B-2 Stealth Bomber Adaptive Communications Suite (ACS) in which the company provided rugged servers and displays.

Incremental technology refreshes for the B-2 ACS provide the aircraft with the latest advances in commercially available electronics. Aircraft engineers sought updated rugged server and display options to meet critical requirements for high reliability and dependability.

The B-2 team selected Crystal Group’s RS112 Rugged 1U Server, RS112PS18M Rugged 1U Carbon Fibre Server and RD1119 Rugged Display for the ACS upgrades based on Crystal’s proven reliability, advanced rugged technology, manufacturing expertise and customer centred responsiveness. Crystal’s rugged solutions provide an improved SWaP profile offering less weight, less power consumption, and a smaller form factor size.

Following the ACS upgrade, the B-2 team realised enhanced communication and control capabilities along with easier system maintenance access which helps to keep the aircraft mission-ready. Crystal’s high reliability and dependable technology helps ensures that the B-2 fleet meets current and future communications requirements, giving the aircraft and crew superior defense capabilities in multiple mission profiles around the world.

For further information on the Crystal Group products in Australia and New Zealand, please contact Metromatics on +61 7 3868 4255 or sales@metromatics.com.au

Outside this area, please contact Crystal directly on +1 877 279 7863