LITEF
Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
About
Founded in 1961, LITEF is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany working in air systems, naval systems, missiles & munitions +2 more.
LITEF develops and manufactures inertial sensors and navigation systems for civil and military applications, with a focus on robust navigation where GNSS signals are disturbed or unavailable. Founded in 1961 and based in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, the company operates as part of the Northrop Grumman group. Its portfolio covers mechanical, fiber optic (FOG) and MEMS-based sensors, inertial measurement units, attitude and heading reference systems, inertial navigation systems and inertial reference systems. Products include systems for airborne platforms such as the Eurofighter Typhoon and Tornado, naval navigation systems for surface vessels and submarines, and missile stabilisation and navigation solutions. LITEF also operates as a certified repair station for military and civil aviation equipment and offers legacy product support and service contracts. The company states its offering is ITAR-free.
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LCR-100
Attitude and heading reference system
Attitude and heading reference system based on fiber optic gyroscopes and MEMS accelerometers, used on a broad range of airborne platforms.
LCR-110
Hybrid GNSS/inertial reference system
Low cost, small and light hybrid GNSS/inertial reference system based on MEMS accelerometers and fiber optic gyroscopes.
LCR-350B
Attitude and heading reference system
MEMS-based AHRS for demanding operational conditions, the first MEMS-based AHRS in Europe to receive ETSO approval.
EF2000 IMU
Inertial attitude and heading reference system
Flight-safety-critical inertial attitude and heading reference system developed for flight control in the Eurofighter Typhoon.
IMU
Inertial measurement unit
Inertial measurement unit based on in-house developed MEMS sensors for stabilisation and navigation.
MC
Avionic and weapons computer
Computer controlling the avionics and weapons systems of the Tornado fighter aircraft.
LITEF Seat Sequencer
Ejection seat control system
System for controlling the escape sequence of an ejection seat.
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