Gokbay cockpit and avionics: glass cockpit, quad-axis autopilot, and ASELSAN systems
The most visibly modern aspect of the Gökbay multi-role helicopter (T625) is located on the panel in front of the pilots. The fully digital glass cockpit and the national avionics package built around ASELSAN have replaced the analog indicators. This structure aims to reduce the workload in flying with one or two pilots and make mission data readable at a glance.
Glass Cockpit: Multi-Function Displays
Instead of mechanical gauges, Gökbay features large multi-function digital displays (MFD). Flight data, engine status, systems, navigation map, and mission information are displayed on these screens in layers. The pilot can rearrange the layout according to the mission phase, and critical warnings are highlighted by priority. This is the essence of the glass cockpit philosophy: fewer large screens are read faster than many small indicators.
Digital Four-Axis Autopilot
One of the prominent flight control elements is the four-axis digital flight control system (AFCS/autopilot). The four axes include: longitudinal pitch, yaw, roll, and collective (vertical). This allows the helicopter to be stabilized at a specific altitude and speed, and modes such as automatic hovering and automatic approach relieve the pilot. The digital autopilot is particularly valuable in low visibility, at night, and over the sea.
ASELSAN Avionics Package
ASELSAN significantly provides the backbone of the Gökyüzü avionics. The package is a national entity that includes integrated navigation, communications, identity recognition, and mission systems. National avionics are important for supply chain security and reducing reliance on third-party export approvals.
Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)
Modern helicopter avionics tend to favor Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) instead of a separate box for each function. Shared processing resources are used across software-defined units. The result: fewer wires, less weight, and easier upgrades. The contribution of national software companies like HAVELSAN to the software foundation of Gokbay supports the sustainability of this integrated architecture.
Workload and Task Flexibility
The common goal of the glass cockpit, digital autopilot, and integrated warning management is to reduce the pilot’s workload. In transport, search and rescue, air ambulance, or maritime missions, the crew can focus on mission management instead of piloting the helicopter. Additionally, the ability to adapt screen layouts to the mission facilitates operating the platform itself in different versions.
The configuration of Gokbay avionics may vary by customer and version; final mission systems are defined by contract. Some mission systems have not yet been officially disclosed item by item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gokbay have a glass cockpit? Yes. It uses multi-functional digital displays (MFD) instead of analog gauges.
How many axes does the autopilot control? It uses a four-axis digital flight control system (AFCS).
Who provides the avionics? The backbone of the avionics is largely national from ASELSAN.
What do the four axes mean? Automatic control of longitudinal tilt, rotation, yaw, and collective (vertical) axis.
What is the benefit of autopilot? It maintains altitude and speed and provides automated hover and approach modes to reduce workload.
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