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karatecatman
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 Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject: Avionics upgrading of MiG27 completed |
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www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan72009/scroll20090107111143.asp?section=scrollingnews
Avionics upgrading of MiG27 completed
Bangalore, PTI:
The avionics upgrading of MiG27 has been successfully completed by the Defence Avionics Research Establishment under the aegis of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The upgrading was completed using entirely indigenous expertise at a fraction of the cost, a DRDO release said today.
The project was initiated in 2002 through a tripartite MoU between DARE, HAL (Nasik) and airforce. The initial operational clearance was accorded in June 2006 which led to subsequent formation of operational squadrons.
The upgraded MiG-27 aircraft is equipped with Inertial Navigational and Global Positioning System providing accurate navigation.
"Advanced avionics on the aircraft has been interfaced on 'MIL STD 1553B Dual Redundant Bus," it said.
To enable weapon aiming, accurate ranging sensors such as Laser Designator Pod and Laser Ranger and Marked Target Seeker are integrated, the release said.
A digital map generator has been integrated to improve situational awareness. The digital video recording system provides mission analysis and debrief support, the release added.
The upgraded aircraft has a pilot friendly cockpit with state-of-the-art multi-function display and head up display. |
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HamiltonAir
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Any idea how old these jets are? And how many more years do they plan to keep them in service? Why dont they replace them with a better aircraft? Just a suggestion.
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shivendrashukla
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MiG 27 Entered service with the IAF sometime in 1986-1987. They are air to ground attack aircraft. It has good performance to take out ground targets like Enemy tanks and establishments and currently there are no aircraft that can perform this operation in as efficient manner as Mig 27 'Bahadur' can.
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HamiltonAir
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Thanx for the input shivendra!
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