NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Today the Air Combat Electronics Program Office celebrated the 1000th production delivery of the Tactical Air Moving Map system computer developed by Harris Corporation in Melbourne, Fla.

"This is a great milestone for Naval Aviation" states Capt. Ralph Portnoy, Program Manager for Air Combat Electronics (PMA209). "The Tactical Air Moving Map Capability (TAMMAC) provides cutting edge moving map technology to give our aircrews’ unprecedented situational awareness.”

“As a pilot, I can tell you that being able to see at a glance your own position overlaid on your planned flight path, the terrain, the target's position, and any threat systems nearby gives our warfighters a tremendous advantage in today’s complex battlefield,” added Portnoy.

“While the TAMMAC Digital Map Computer (DMC) provides aircrew with a graphical presentation of the aircraft's current position and other information, it also incorporates the Terrain Avoidance Warning System (TAWS) ensuring aircrew safety when flying at low altitudes” said Dave Fairfax, TAMMAC Program Manager, PMA209.

“The DMC provides the aircrew with a wide range of moving map features that ensures our Navy and Marine aviators are equipped with the most sophisticated and comprehensive terrain and threat data available to meet their mission needs” added Fairfax.

The E/F/A-18 E/F/G Super Hornet/Growler uses the newer Digital Video Map Computer (DVMC) which includes an additional card set that provides a 1024x1280 high-resolution digital moving map image channel. Portnoy went on to add, "I'm very proud of the hard work and dedication exhibited by the entire Government/Industry TAMMAC Team in reaching this milestone. They should all be commended."

The TAMMAC system is used on the U.S. Navy's FA-18C/D, FA-18E/F and EA-18G; the U.S. Marine Corps' F/A-18A/C/D, AV-8B, AH-1Z, and UH-1Y; the EH-101 for Denmark and Italy; the CF-18A/B for Canada; and the FA-18A/B for Australia.

Photo 1: “The Tactical Air Moving Map System Computer.”