Monday, 30 September 2019

Shenyang J-31 Stealth Fighter Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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Shenyang J-31 Stealth Fighter Specs, Cockpit, and Price – Shenyang J-31 or FC-31 is a fifth generation, multi-role twin-engine stealth fighter produced by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation affiliated with Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). This is the second stealth fighter aircraft that was developed native after the J-20.

J-31 fighter jets are intended to provide advanced defense capabilities in close air support, air bombardment and air ban operations. It can also suppress enemy air defenses and can be used as aircraft carrier based aircraft. The initial operational capability of the aircraft is expected in 2020.

Prototype J-31 made its maiden flight on 31 October 2012. The aircraft model was exhibited at the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) which was held in Zhuhai in November 2012.

Shenyang J-31 Stealth Fighter

Shenyang J-31 Specs

The Shenyang J-31 stealth fighter is a medium-sized fighter and has an inverterless supersonic inlet (DSI) design with bumps and front inlet covers. The fuselage combines a pair of low aspect ratio trapezoid planform wings with a titanium spar. Each wing has a 35 ° stroke and the stealth design offers a reduced radar cross section (RCS).

The chined J-31 fuselage incorporates a pair of tail planes. The rear edge of the fuselage is hinged with two vertical stabilizers. A steering wheel is mounted on each stabilizer to control the movement of the aircraft. This aircraft is equipped with a tricycle landing gear. The nose landing gear wheel consists of double wheels, while the main landing gear has a ogle dogleg ’structure.

Overall, the Shenyang J-31 fighter has a length of 16.9 m, a height of about 4.8 m, and a wing span of 11.5 m. An empty weight of around 17 tons and a maximum takeoff weight of 25 tons. The aircraft can do missions at medium and low altitudes.

Shenyang J-31 Engine

The J-31 stealth fighter is powered by two RD-93 turbofan afterburning engines developed by the Russian company JSC Klimov. Each engine produces 84 kN thrust. The propulsion system also has a fixed hidden nozzle.

The maximum speed that can be achieved by Shenyang J-31 is around 2,200 km/ h and will offer a maximum range of more than 2,000 km when equipped with an external fuel tank. The aircraft service ceiling is around 20,000 m.

Shenyang J-31 cockpit

Shenyang J-31 Cockpit and Avionics

The J-31 fighter is operated by a single pilot. The cockpit is enclosed by a transparent two-part canopy to give pilots increased visibility.

Shenyang J-31 is equipped with sophisticated avionics, including multifunctional displays, helmet mounted vision, electro-optical targeting systems (EOTS), attitude director indicators (ADI), and advanced sensors and communication systems.

Shenyang J-31 specs

Shenyang J-31 Weapons

The J-31 stealth fighter can be equipped with one internal cannon, two internal weapons bays inside the aircraft and three hard payload points on each of the two wings. Each internal weapon chamber can hold up to two missiles.

Shenyang J-31 Price

The price of the latest Shenyang J-31 stealth fighter is around US $ 70 Million.

Saturday, 28 September 2019

Chengdu J-20 Stealth Fighter Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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Chengdu J-20 Stealth Fighter Specs, Cockpit, and Price – The Chengdu J-20 is a single-seat, multi-role stealth fighter aircraft manufactured by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG), part of the China Aviation Industry Company I (AVIC I). J-20 is a fifth generation fighter aircraft that is being built for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). NATO's reporting name is Black Eagle. Two prototypes were developed in November 2010 for air and ground testing.

Chengdu J-20 completed its first flight in January 2011. J-20 fighter jets are expected to enter service between 2018 and 2020. After operation, the J-20 will replace the Su-27SK Flanker-B, Su-30MKK Flanker-G and Su-30MK2 aircraft Flanker-G. This fighter aircraft will operate with the countries of Pakistan, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia and Africa.

Chengdu J-20 Stealth Fighter

Chengdu J-20 Specs

The Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter features a mixed fuselage with a low radar cross section, low jet engine intake, delta canard configuration, modern fly-by-wire (FBW) system, inletless supersonic inlet (DSI), V-shaped tail and tail fin. The FBW system is equipped with a fire control system and engine management system. The electronically scanned active array array (AESA) will scan the target information and send it to the fire control system.

The size of the Chengdu J-20 fuselage is larger than the Sukhoi T-50 and Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. The front of the prototype looks similar to the F-22 Raptor and the back looks like a Sukhoi T-50. The J-20 fighter jets are designed to carry out ground attack missions even in hostile environments. The aircraft can reach higher altitudes with delta wings in supersonic speeds. 

The stealth fighter will be equipped with a tricycle-type landing gear consisting of a single nose wheel leg and two single main gear legs. The nose of the teeth will retreat to the cockpit floor during takeoff, while the main gear pulls forward to the fuselage.

Chengdu J-20 Engine

The J-20 stealth fighter is powered by two WS-10G vector thrust turbofan engines designed and manufactured by the Shenyang Liming Aircraft Engine Company. Each engine produces 30,000 lb of thrust. The WS-10G engine is equipped with a nozzle controlled by thrust vector controlled (TVC) to reduce radar cross section (RCS) and infrared (IR) emissions. The diameter of the machine is 0.95 m. Dry weight is 1,494 kg. It will feature a single high pressure turbine, a double low pressure turbine, an annular burner and a compressor.

The maximum speed of a J-20 stealth fighter is 2,100 km/ hour. The J-20 can ride at a speed of 304 m/ s. The service range and ceiling will be 3,400 km and 18,000 m respectively.

Chengdu J-20 cockpit

Chengdu J-20 Cockpit and Avionics

Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter featuring a glass cockpit covered in bubble-shaped canopy. The cockpit will be equipped with two liquid crystal screens (LCD) and top head display (HUD). This aircraft can be operated through a traditional hand on throttle and stick (HOTAS) system.

Chengdu J-20 specs

Chengdu J-20 Weapons

J-20 stealth fighter can be armed with internal cannons for close combat combat missions. It will consist of eight hardpoints and large abdominal weapons chambers to combine long-range PL-12C/ D and PL-21 air-to-air (AAM) missiles.

The aircraft is also equipped with two small lateral weapons bays under the air holes to integrate the short-range PL-10 AAM. It can also be equipped with air-to-surface missiles, anti-radiation missiles, laser-guided bombs, and drop bombs.

Chengdu J-20 Price

The price of the latest Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter is US $ 110 Million.

Thursday, 26 September 2019

Mikoyan MiG-35 Fulcrum-F Specs, Radar, Cockpit, and Price

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Mikoyan MiG-35 Fulcrum-F Specs, Radar, Cockpit, and Price – Mikoyan MiG-35 is the latest twin-engine multi-role fighter aircraft developed and produced by Mikoyan, Russia. The MiG-35 (NATO reporting name: Fulcrum-F) combines the modern MiG-29M2 system with AESA radar. This fighter has the MiG-29OVT thrust vectoring as an additional option. Enhanced avionics and weapons systems, especially the new AESA radar and uniquely designed optical locator system (OLS), make the aircraft less dependent on ground-controlled interception systems (GCI) and allow the MiG-35 to carry out independent multirole missions.

The MiG-35 is compatible with Russian and foreign weapons applications and a variety of integrated defense systems to enhance combat defense capability. Fighter aircraft are being marketed globally under the designation of the MiG-35 (single seat) and MiG-35D (double seat). The MiG-35 fighter is a competitor of the Eurofighter Typhoon, F/ A-18E/ F Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale, JAS 39 Gripen and F-16 Falcon.

The MiG-35 prototype was shown to the public in 2005 at air shows in Russia and the United Kingdom. The latest version of the MiG-35 was shown for the first time at Aero India 2007.

Mikoyan MiG-35 Fulcrum-F

Mikoyan MiG-35 Specs

The MiG-35 is a highly maneuverable air superiority fighter, which was shown for the first time in August 2005 during the MAKS Air Show outside Moscow. This fighter aircraft is powered by an RD-33 OVT vector thrust control engine. The RD-33 OVT engine provides superior maneuverability and improves fighter performance in close air-to-air engagement.

The MiG-35 offers super maneuverability, the ability to fly at supercritical attack angles at increased levels of available and sustained g-load and high turning angle levels, which require higher thrust-to-weight ratios and increased wing aerodynamic efficiency.

The addition of a fastening tank behind the cockpit allows the MiG-35 to have a higher internal fuel capacity of 950 l. The capacity of the external fuel tank hanging below the fuselage has increased to 2,000 l. The reach of the ferry with three external fuel tanks has also increased, rising to 3,100 km, and with one refueling on its way, the distance is 5,400 km. The fuel management system has also been digitized, and includes a new digital fuel measurement system.

Mikoyan MiG-35 Engine

The MiG-35 is powered by two RD-33 turbofan engines that can be fitted with KliVT swivel-nozzles and thrust vectoring control (TVC) systems. The combination of the MiG-35 from TVC and the advanced missile warning sensor provides superiority during combat. The engine provides thrust higher than an average of 9000 kgf. The RD-33 engine is smokeless and includes a system that reduces infrared and optical visibility. This engine produces 7% more power compared to the base model because of the modern materials used to manufacture refrigerated blades.

The engine is also equipped with three hydraulic actuators that can bend the nozzles, and are installed at 120 A ° intervals around the engine nacelle. This allows the MiG-35 to fly at very low speeds without limiting the angle of attack, and ensures that the MiG-35 can remain in control in areas without speed and 'negative speed' (tail-forward) for sustained periods.

The maximum speed of the MiG-35 is 2,400 km/ hour. This combat aircraft can rise at speeds of 330 m/ s. The normal range and aircraft ferries are 2,000 km and 3,100 km, respectively. The service ceiling is 17,500 m. This aircraft weighs around 11,000 kg and the maximum take-off weight is 29,700 kg.

Mikoyan MiG-35 cockpit

Mikoyan MiG-35 AESA Radar

The MiG-35 will be the first Russian aircraft to be equipped with an electronically scanned active array radar. The Zhuk-MA antenna consists of 160 modules, each with four reception and delivery modules. Trusted offers an air target detection radius of 160 km (85 nm) and 300 km for surface vessels.

Like radar, OLS allows the MiG-35 to detect targets and aim weapons systems. However, unlike radar, OLS has no emissions, meaning it cannot be detected.

OLS works like the human eye by taking pictures and then analyzing them. NII PP, engineer of the federal space research and science institute, has chosen more shortwave waves for the matrix, which has increased complex sensitivity several times and has increased detection range.

OLS on the MiG-35 is considered to help pilots to detect USAF stealth aircraft. OLS includes a strong optical complex with IR vision that makes it impossible for any aircraft to hide.

OLS solves the problem of blurred vision. With speed, any piece of dust can damage the OLS glass. The new OLS uses leuco-sapphire, the next most difficult material after artificial diamonds, making the glass's life span much longer. According to PP NII engineers, leuco-sapphire is clear for all OLS emissions and does not damage the signal, an important factor for optical systems.

Mikoyan MiG-35 specs

Mikoyan MiG-35 Weapons

Some weapons that can be carried by MiG-35 fighter include the Kh-31A anti-ship missile with active radar finders, the Kh-31P anti-radar missile, the Kh-29TE missile and the bomb guided by KAB-500Kr TV. Added, when equipped with an external optical/ laser targeting pod, combat aircraft can use Kh-29L air-to-surface missiles and KAB-500L laser guided bombs. These weapons will enable the aircraft to carry out air and ground targets.

Italy-based Elettronica signed an agreement with Mikoyan in 2007 to support the inclusion of the ELT/ 568 (V) 2 self-protection jammer in the MiG-35. The Jammer makes self-defense from radar-controlled anti-aircraft artillery.

Mikoyan MiG-35 Price

The price of the latest Mikoyan MiG-35 fighter jet is around US $ 50 Million.

Tuesday, 24 September 2019

KAI KF-X Fighter Jet Specs, Engine, Cockpit, and Price

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KAI KF-X Fighter Jet Specs, Engine, Cockpit, and Price – KAI KF-X (Korean Fighter-eXperimental) is a 4.5 generation multi-role fighter jet developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). This fighter jet will be operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) and the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU). The manufacture of KF-X fighter jet is done with joint financing of the Korean Government (60%) and the Indonesian Government (20%), as well as KAI and its partners (20%).

The inaugural flight of the KF-X fighter will be carried out in 2022, while the first aircraft is scheduled to operate in 2025. The KF-X will replace the old F-4 and F-5 ROKAF fleets. Production of serial aircraft is expected to begin in 2023 and the first production aircraft is scheduled to be sent to ROAKF in 2025. KAI is expected to produce 120 combat aircraft by 2032.

KAI KF-X Fighter Jet

KAI KF-X Specs and Engine

The KAI KF-X design is similar to the F-22 Raptor developed by Lockheed Martin. Overall, the KAI KF-X will be 55.12 ft (16.8 m) length, 36.75 ft (11.2 m) wide, and 15.75 ft (4.8 m) high. This fighter jet will have a weight (empty) of 22,046 lb (10,000 kg) and a weight (MTOW) of 50,706 lb (23,000 kg).

The KAI KF-X fighter jet will be powered by two General Electric F414-GE-400 engines equipped with a full authority digital electronic control system (FADEC). Each engine will develop a maximum thrust of 22,000 lb (98 kN).

The KAI KF-X fighter will have a maximum speed of Mach 1.97 (2,432 km / h) with a Rate-of-Climb of 60,000 ft / min (18,288 m / min). The aircraft's maximum height is 50,000 ft and the range is 2,361 miles (2,052 nm).

KAI KF-X Cockpit and Avionics

The KAI KF-X fighter jet will be equipped with a one-seat cockpit with tandem configuration. The cockpit is equipped with a bird-resistant canopy and windshield supplied by Texstars.

The KAI KF-X fighter jet will be equipped with an Elta Systems active electronic scan (radar) radar (AESA) radar, infrared tracking and tracking system (IRST), electro-optical targeting system (E / O) (EOTS), and radio frequency jammer (RF) ).

KAI KF-X specs and engine

KAI KF-X Weapons

The KAI KF-X fighter jet will be installed with a Cobham (MEL) air-to-air missile launcher launcher for the transport and launch of air-to-air missiles. MEL will allow the transportation of weapons at the store station in the bomb room, conformal station and traditional wing pole station. This will enable the safe launch of the Meteor or AMRAAM air-to-air missile.

The aircraft will also carry the BRU-47 and BRU-57 Harris Corporation release systems. The BRU-57 Dual Intelligent Munition Discharge System makes it possible to carry bombs up to 2,000 lbs class and is found on F-16 aircraft that fly around the world. It is also capable of carrying 1,000 lbs and 500 lbs JDAM ammunition. The BRU-47 single shop carrier mounted on the KF-X is similar to the one used on the F-15E.

KAI KF-X Price and Orders

The price of the KAI KF-X fighter jet is around US $ 50 Million. KAI entered into a temporary agreement with the Government of Indonesia and PTDI for joint development of the KF-X program in November 2015. Indonesia will make payments into the program worth US $ 1.9 billion in project costs. KAI will produce 200 units of KF-X fighter jet, with a breakdown of 80 units for Indonesia and South Korea with 120 units.

SAAB Gripen E Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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SAAB Gripen E Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price – SAAB Gripen E is an advanced version of the Gripen C/ D single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft developed by SAAB together with the Swiss government. This new fighter will replace the Swiss Air Force fleet from Northrop F-5E/ F Tiger. SAAB carries out modifications and related construction work for Gripen E by using components supplied by the Swiss company. The new Gripen E aircraft equipped with new IRST (Infra Red Search and Track) sensors completed its maiden flight in April 2014. The first test aircraft was launched in May 2016.

SAAB Gripen E Fighter Jet

SAAB Gripen E Specs

Gripen E has an overall length of 15.2 m, a wingspan of 8.6 m, and a maximum take-off weight of 16,500 kg. The maximum speed of the aircraft is Mach 2 at high altitude, while the speed at low altitude is 1,400 km/ hour.

The Gripen E fighter has ten external hardpoints, which enable it to carry reconnaissance pods, weapons and external fuel tanks. The completion time is ten minutes in the air-to-air configuration and 20 minutes, while carrying weapons for air-to-ground combat.

The aircraft's internal fuel tank with a combined capacity of 3.4 tons is about 40% larger than the previous version. The increase in volume is made possible by moving the landing gear from the fuselage to the inner wing.

SAAB Gripen E Engine

Gripen E fighter jet is powered by General Electric GE F414G turbofan engine with 22,000 lb (98 kN) of thrust. It features a new high pressure turbine and six stages, a new high pressure compressor.

GE was awarded a $ 250 million contract by the Swiss Government in December 2011 to supply engines to Gripen E. The engine and aircraft design allowed it to fly at supersonic speeds without using an afterburner, saving more fuel, and allowing it to stay in the air longer.

SAAB Gripen E cockpit

SAAB Gripen E Cockpit and Avionics

Gripen E fighter jet displays a digital cockpit with three large multi-function (MFD) displays including several 3D screens. The cockpit is also equipped with hands-on-throttle-and-stick (HOTAS) which provides superior situational awareness for pilots.

Gripen E features an active Selex ES-05 Raven A-AA (electronic-scan) radar system. Mounted on a swashplate on the nose of the aircraft, the radar provides a 100° field of view and backward ability.

Passive Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensor system installed on the aircraft is Skyward G which is supplied by Selex. It was also mounted on the nose of the aircraft and did not emit signals. This aircraft is further equipped with a sophisticated electronic warfare system that listens passively.

Laser Litening III (LDP) Appointment Pod from Rafael III is mounted to the aircraft to attack ground targets using laser guided bombs. The LDP also integrates a forward looking infrared (FLIR) sensor and a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera.

Gripen E can optionally be installed with different pod systems, including SAAB's own Modular Reconnaissance Pod System (MRPS), Reccelite Rafael, and digital reconnaissance pods with Thales (DJRP).

This aircraft can be equipped with regular radio, Havequick/ SATURN secure radio frequency, long distance satellite communication systems, including Link 16 for wide area command and control (C2), which is compatible with FLORAKO radar systems.

It is also equipped with a ground data link called ROVER, which provides communication to the Forward Air Controller (FAC) or Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) on land.

SAAB Gripen E specs

SAAB Gripen E Weapons

Weapons that can be carried by the Gripen E fighter jet are air-to-air missiles including IRIS-T infrared guided short-range missiles, and Meteor missiles, which are air-to-air (BVRAAM) missiles that are out of visual range. The aircraft also has the flexibility to be equipped with Sidewinder and A-Darter missiles to replace IRIS-T, and the Medium-Range Air-to-Air (AMRAAM) missile to replace the Meteor. Furthermore, it can be equipped with long-range weapons such as R-Darter and Derby, and short-range weapons such as ASRAAM and Python.

Gripen E can also be integrated with a number of air-to-surface weapons including Mk82, Mk83 and Mk84 bombs that are not aimed, laser guided bombs such as GBU-12, GBU-16 and GBU-10, and sophisticated bombs such as GBU -49 and GBU- 39. Surface-to-air missiles such as the RBS15F ER, TAURUS KEPD 350, AGM-65 Maverick, and MBDA dual-mode Brimstone (DMB) can also be integrated into Gripen E.

This fighter jet has a versatile 27 mm Mauser BK27 high speed weapon that provides air-to-air and air-to-surface attack capability. It is also equipped with a missile approach (MAW) missile system and is capable of carrying more chaff and flare packages compared to similar aircraft, increasing its defense capability.

SAAB Gripen E weapon

SAAB Gripen E Price and Orders

The price of the latest SAAB Gripen E fighter jet is around US $ 65 Million. Orders for new generation aircraft for Sweden are based on an initial agreement signed between SAAB and the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) in February and March 2012. The agreement calls for modification of 60 Gripen C aircraft to the Gripen E configuration for Sweden from 2013 to 2026. Three Development orders under the agreement were made in 2013.

The total value of the order based on the agreement is estimated at SEK 47.2 bn ($ 7.4 bn). A framework agreement was signed in August 2012 between the Swedish Defense and Security Export Agency (FXM) and Armasuisse. Switzerland has the option to purchase 22 Gripen E aircraft to be delivered between 2018 and 2021 under the agreement.

The two chambers of the Swiss Parliament, the National Council (Nationalrat) and the State Council (Ständerat), won majority approval from its members for the procurement of Gripen E respectively in August 2013 and September 2013. In December 2014, FMV placed a $ 50 million development order with SAAB for Gripen E. aircraft

SAAB received an order of around $ 800 million from FMV to provide role equipment, support and maintenance equipment for the Gripen E aircraft, in October 2014.

Friday, 20 September 2019

JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price – JF-17 Thunder or FC-1 Xiaolong is a single-engine, multi-role light fighter aircraft developed jointly by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation (CAIC) and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). JF-17 fighter planes were built primarily to meet the needs of the Pakistani Air Force (PAF) and replace the current aging fleet of Nanchang A-5, Chengdu F-7P/ PG, and Dassault Mirage III/ V.

The first JF-17 Thunder flight was completed in August 2003 and began operations in March 2007. The aircraft was designated as Joint Fighter-17 (JF-17) by Pakistan and as China-1 Fighter (FC-1) by China. The JF-17 was first exhibited at the 2010 Farnborough Air Show. Two Squadron Black Spiders No.26 aircraft owned by PAF were also on display at the exhibition. Development of the JF-17 version of the two-seat fighter/ trainer was announced in February 2012.

JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet

JF-17 Thunder Specs

The JF-17 Thunder airframe design is a semi-monocoque structure and is built primarily from aluminum, steel and titanium alloys. The aircraft consists of a lateral air intake and supersonic inlet pod diffuser of electronic equipment.

The JF-17 Thunder landing gear is a retractable tricycle mounted on the JF-17. The controllable nozzle is located under the cockpit between the air intakes, while the two main wheels are mounted under the fuselage between the wings. It also has a hydraulic brake which consists of an automatic anti-skid system.

JF-17 Thunder is equipped with an internal fuel tank carrying 2,330 kg of fuel. These tanks can be refueled through a single point pressure refueling system. The fuel system is also simpatico with Inflight Refueling (IFR). JF-17 produced for PAF will be equipped with IFR probes.

JF-17 Thunder Engine

The JF-17 fighter jet is powered by the Klimov RD-93 turbofan engine. Each engine can produce a maximum dry thrust of 49.4 kN and the thrust with afterburn is 84.4 kN.

The sophisticated WS-13 turbofan engine is currently being developed by Liyang Aero Engine Corporation, Guizhou, to replace the Klimov RD-93. It is expected to produce an output thrust of 80-86.36 kN with a lifetime of 2,200 hours.

The maximum speed of a JF-17 / FC-1 fighter is 1,909 km / hour. The range and ceiling of aircraft services are 2,037 km and 15,240 m, respectively. The operational radius is 1,352 km. The aircraft weighs around 6,411 kg and the maximum take-off weight is 12,474 kg.

JF-17 Thunder cockpit

JF-17 Thunder Cockpit and Avionics

The JF-17 fighter jet is equipped with a glass cockpit and a specially designed canopy. Acrylic canopies cover the aircraft's cockpit and provide clear-cut visibility. The cockpit features three multifunctional displays (MFD), a head-up display (HUD), a 32-bit weapon and a mission management computer (WMMC) and a hand throttle and stick.

The cockpit is also equipped with an advance control panel (UFCP) installed between the MFD and HUD. Chinese HUD is designed and developed to overcome the mist errors that often occur in humid, sub-tropical, and tropical zones.

The avionics suite has a JF-17 fighter jet including an electronic flight instrumentation system (EFIS), flight control system (FCS), health and usage monitoring system (HUMS), automated test equipment, UHF / VHF communication radio, simpatico data link, inertial navigation system (INS) and friend-or-opponent transponder identification (IFF).

Early versions of the JF-17 fighter aircraft were equipped with the KLJ-7 NRIET radar. The KLJ-7 radar can track ten targets located outside the visual range (BVR) via track-while-scan mode. Further development, an Italian Galileo Avionica Grifo S-7 pulse Doppler radar will replace the KLJ-7 radar in a JF-17 aircraft. This radar can operate in 25 work modes for 200 hours continuously. Look-down, shoot-down, and ground-strike are further abilities.

JF-17 Thunder specs

JF-17 Thunder Weapons

JF-17/ FC-1 fighter jet can be armed with GSh-23 dual-barrel 23 mm cannon or GSh-30 dual-30 mm. The aircraft has seven hardpoints, four of which are located under the wing, one under the fuselage and two mounted at the wingtips. It can carry up to 3,700 kg of load.

This fighter aircraft can also carry SD-10 homing medium-range air-to-air missiles (MRAAM), directional bombs, satellite guided bombs, gravity bombs, anti-ship missiles, anti-radiation missiles, anti-radiation missiles, rocket launchers and laser pointer pod. Hard spots on the wing can carry short-range air-to-air missiles AIM-9L / M, PL-5E, PL-9C.

The JF-17/ FC-1 fighter jet defense system is equipped with a defensive assistive system (DAS), which includes a radar warning system (RWS), a missile approach and a warning system (MAWS), a countermeasure countermeasure system and its own radar interference protection system. RWS collects the direction and proximity of enemy radars and sends data to pilots.

MAWS consists of various optical sensors that detect and display rocket missiles approaching the aircraft on the MFD. Bait flares and chaff incorporated in the dispensing system prevent enemy missiles from tracking aircraft by locking enemy aircraft radar systems.

JF-17 Thunder Price and Orders

The price of the latest JF-17 Thunder fighter jet is around US $ 25 Million. PAF ordered eight JF-17 aircraft. The first two were sent on March 12, 2007 and the remaining six were sent in 2008.

PAF acquired 42 JF-17 fighters as part of a contract worth $ 800 million signed in March 2009. PAF plans to buy 250 aircraft at a cost of $ 3bn-5bn.

The first two aircraft were delivered in 2009. The first Pakistani-made JF-17 was delivered to PAF in November 2009. Around 200 JF-17 aircraft were purchased in 2015. China signed an agreement with Pakistan in May 2011 to supply 50 additional JF-17 thunder jets to replace the aircraft combat MiG-21 and Northrop F-5 Tiger.

Wednesday, 18 September 2019

Chengdu J-10 Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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Chengdu J-10 Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price – The Chengdu J-10 is a fourth generation multirole fighter aircraft developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG), part of the China Aviation Industry Company I (AVIC I). In the West, the J-10 aircraft is known as the Strong Dragon. The J-10 aircraft were produced for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) including the army, navy, air force, and strategic rocket forces. The J-10 fighter is a replacement for the J-7 and Q-5 which is currently still operated by the Air Force (AFPLA).

The first flight of the Chengdu J-10 one-seat variant was carried out in 1998, while the two-seat variant made its first flight in 2003. The Chinese government officially announced the J-10 in February 2007. The first original fourth-generation J-10 aircraft was launched by air force in April 2010.

Chengdu J-10 Fighter Jet

Chengdu J-10 Specs

The structure of the Chengdu J-10 fighter is based on a tail-less delta (triangular planform) wing, foreplanes and vertical tail sweptback. There are two fixed ventral fins that tilt outward (at the bottom of the body) near the tail. The size and design of the J-10 is very similar to the Israeli Aircraft Industries Lavi fighter, while the technology is very similar to the technology of the USAF F-16 aircraft.

The J-10 fighter is equipped with a tricycle-type landing gear. The nose unit has twin heels and pulls back and the main unit pulls forward. This aircraft has a parachute for landing.

The Chengdu J-10 can carry a maximum of 4,950 liters of internal fuel, consisting of 3,180 liters in the wing tank and 1,770 liters in the fuselage tank. The fixed refueling probe for refueling in the aircraft is mounted halfway to the front side of the aircraft port and directly in front of the pilot. The J-10 air refill came from the Xian H-6U tanker. Additional fuel can be carried in auxiliary tanks in the midline below the fuselage and in the deepest pairs of three sets of wing hooks.

Chengdu J-10 Engine

The Chengdu J-10 fighter is powered by an AL-31 turbojet engine supplied by Saturn Lyulka. The first prototype and series aircraft from production aircraft were equipped with AL-31FN which developed 79 kN and 123 kN with afterburn, and which are currently used in Chinese Su-27 and Su-30 Air Force aircraft.

A more powerful and sophisticated J-10 variant, the Super J-10 is equipped with AL-31FN M1 supplied by Saturn Lyulka. The AL-31FN M1 delivers 132.5 kN and is equipped with a full authority digital engine control and four-way rotary exhaust nozzle for vector thrust.

The maximum speed of a Chengdu J-10 fighter is 2,327 km/ h at altitude. Its maximum speed at sea level is 1,470 km/ hour. The aircraft's range and combat radius are 1,850 km and 550 km, respectively. The service ceiling is 18,000 m. The aircraft weighs around 9,750 kg and has a maximum take-off weight of 19,277 kg

Chengdu J-10 cockpit

Chengdu J-10 Cockpit and Avionics

The Chengdu J-10 cockpit is equipped with a zero-zero ejection seat. The fighter has a digital fly-by-wire flight control system and HOTAS (hand-on throttle and stick) control where the pilot has every control for battle that is put into two handles.

The cockpit display includes the sight of a weapon mounted on a helmet, a broad head viewing area and one full color screen and two monochrome liquid crystal multifunction screens. Avionics is served by databus 1553B.

Chengdu J-10 Sensor

The J-10 fighter is equipped with a forward looking laser and infrared target pod. China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVIC I) has displayed a J-10 exhibition model equipped with a targeting pod, which will provide the J-10's ability to use weapons guided by laser and satellite navigation.

Possible pulse Doppler radars include China Type 1473 radar, Phazotron Zhuk-10PD or Russian Zhemchug, JL-10A China, IAI Elta EL / M-2023 Israel or Galileo Avionica Grifo 2000 Italy.

Chengdu J-10 specs

Chengdu J-10 Weapons

The Chengdu J-10 has 11 external hard points: five hard points on the fuselage with one in the center line and a pair of hard lines on each side of the fuselage, and three hard points on each wing. J-10 warplanes can be armed with air-to-air missiles such as Python 3 PL-8, P-11 or PL-12, laser guided bombs, YJ-8K or C-801K anti-ship rocket missiles, C-801K, C ground attack -802 and anti-ship turbojet-powered missiles manufactured by CHETA, YJ-9 anti-radiation missiles, and 23 mm cannons.

The PL-8 infrared short-range air-to-air missile is manufactured in China under a production agreement licensed by the Chinese Academy (formerly the Luoyang Electronic Optical Technology Development Center) and is a variant of Israel's Python 3 missile. The PL-11 is a licensed manufactured variant of the medium-range Italian Aspide MBDA air-to-air missile.

PL-12 missiles are manufactured in China under a cooperation agreement with Russia. It uses Russian AA-12 Russian Adder missile technology that is configured with a rocket motor developed by China to provide a range of 50 miles and Mach 4 speeds.

Chengdu J-10 Price and Orders

The price of the latest Chengdu J-10 fighter jet is US $ 41 Million. Four J-10 fighter jets are exhibited by the 24th AFPLA combat division. Pakistan will receive the first export version of the J-10, up to 36 aircraft, in 2015. China and Pakistan have worked closely in the development of other fighter aircraft, the light fighter JF-17 or FC-1.

Monday, 16 September 2019

SAAB Gripen Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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SAAB Gripen Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price – SAAB Gripen is a single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft produced by SAAB, Sweden. Gripen was first flown in December 1988 and entered operational service with the Swedish Air Force in 1997. Gripen was the first Swedish production aircraft to be used for interception, ground attack and reconnaissance missions. This aircraft will replace all current variants of the Viggen and Draken fighter aircraft.

Gripen fighter jets combine new capabilities in software-controlled avionics, modern materials, more advanced aerodynamic designs, and machines with fully integrated systems. Gripen was able to fly at supersonic speeds above Mach 1.2 in January 2009 without using an afterburner, thus proving superiority of range and higher fuel savings.

SAAB Gripen Fighter Jet

SAAB Gripen Specs and Variants

Gripen fighter jets are designed with unstable canards. Canards provide high pitch rates and low resistance, allowing the aircraft to fly faster, farther and carry more load.

The combination of the delta wing and Kanard gives Gripen better performance in terms of flying and taking off and landing characters. Avionics which is totally integrated makes this aircraft capable of reprogramming. This aircraft also has an internal electronic warfare device, making it capable of carrying maximum loads without compromising its electronic warfare capabilities.

Gripen is able to take off from the runway along 800 meters. One interesting ability of the Gripen fighter is its ability to land on public roads, which is one of Sweden's defense strategies. Once landing, the aircraft can be refueled and armed again in 10 minutes by 5 ground crews operating from a truck, then Gripen flies back to carry out its mission.

JAS 39A and JAS 39B are early versions of the Gripen fighter jet made by SAAB. JAS 39A is a single seat variant, while JAS 39B is a two-seat variant from Gripen. JAS 39B is equipped with the same avionics and weapons as JAS 39A, with the exception of a gun.

The next development version of the Gripen fighter jet is the JAS 39C and JAS 39D. The JAS 39D is an export standard variant, which was first sent to the Swedish Air Force in September 2002. The JAS 39C has a color cockpit display, on-board oxygen-producing system (OBOGS) and refueling capabilities in flight. Meanwhile JAS 39D is an upgraded version of JAS 39C which has two seats.

The new version of the Gripen fighter jet is Gripen next generation (NG), also developed by SAAB. Gripen NG comes with several interesting features including full interoperability with Nato, high operational tempo, fully digital cockpit with advanced features, network connectivity with multifrequency datalink and modern flight mission systems.

SAAB Gripen Engine

The Gripen fighter jet is powered by a Volvo Aero F414G engine. The engine is able to provide 96 kN thrust (22,000 lb) and is equipped with full authority digital electronic control (FADEC). The digital engine control system automatically monitors engine parameters and starts the backup system if needed. Condition monitoring system registers flight data.

An air-to-air refueling probe is drawn into the aircraft to maintain its aerodynamic profile. The longer flight time achieved by using air-to-air refueling results in pilots requires a greater supply of oxygen, so an installed oxygen generating system (OBOGS) has been installed.

The maximum speed of the Gripen fighter jet is 2,470 km/ hour. The combat radius and ferry range of the aircraft are 800 km and 3,200 km, respectively. The service ceiling is 15,240 m. This aircraft weighs around 5,700 kg and the maximum take-off weight is 14,000 kg.

SAAB Gripen cockpit

SAAB Gripen Cockpit and Avionics

The Gripen cockpit is equipped with a SAAB Avitronics EP-17 series of electronic displays, with three multifunction screens and a 22x28 degree wide-angle head-diffraction display. The central head-down screen provides tactical data superimposed on a computer-generated map. The screens on the left and right provide flight data and target data from the sensor suite.

BAE Systems and SAAB Aerospace, with Denel Cumulus from South Africa, have developed an integrated helmet-mount display (IHMD) system for Gripen, known as Cobra. IHMD is the development of a Striker helmet developed for Eurofighter Typhoon. Cobra installed at Gripen for South Africa. The Swedish Air Force also ordered the system in October 2007.

The flight control system is a digital triplex fly-by-wire system from BAE Astronics and Lockheed Martin. Time-critical system controls (for example, weapons and communications) are grouped in throttle and stick controls for hands-on throttle and stick (HOTAS) operations.

The avionics suite mounted on the Gripen fighter jet, including the EWS 39 electronic war suite, has been ordered by the Swedish Air Force. EWS 39 is an integrated EW system that provides radar alerts, electronic support measures and chaff and flare dispensers.

The Gripen combat aircraft has a VHF/ UHF transmitter and receiver from SAAB Avitronics, and a Thales TSC 2000 friend or enemy identification system. Air-to-air data links allow real-time tactical data exchange within and between cooperating air units . In the role of attack and reconnaissance, data links allow surface data derived from radar to be transferred from one Gripen to a group of attack aircraft that are stealthy from the radar.

SAAB Gripen Sensor

Gripen fighter jets are equipped with a forward-looking infrared sensor (FLIR) and will have an SAAB IR-Otis infrared search and trace system (IRST). Nine Swedish Air Force Gripens have been equipped with SAAB Avitronics modular reconnaissance pods, which include CA270 reconnaissance / optical infrared sensors. The system entered service in 2006.

The Swedish Defense Material Agency awarded SAAB a 400 million four-year contract in April 2010 to develop a modular reconnaissance pod system (MRPS) that will be installed on the Gripen fighter aircraft.

The Ericsson multi-purpose long distance pulse Doppler PS-05 has an air-to-air operating mode that includes remote search, multi-target track-while-scan, multi-priority target tracking, air combat quick search mode, attack assessment and on beyond the middle update visual missile range (BVR).

Air-to-surface modes include remote search/ target identification, dual priority target tracking, high resolution, real beam mapping, air to surface range and Doppler beam sharpening (DBS).

SAAB Gripen specs

SAAB Gripen Weapons

The Gripen fighter jet has seven external hardpoints to carry loads: one at each wingtip, two under each wing and one in the center of the fuselage. Some of the weapons that Gripen can carry, including air-to-air missiles including the MBDA (formerly Matra BAe Dynamics) MICA, Raytheon AIM-120B AMRAAM and Lockheed Martin/ Raytheon Sidewinder AIM-9L (Designation of Swedish Air Force RB74), as well as missiles AIM-120B AMRAAM and Lockheed Martin / Raytheon Sidewinder AIM-9L (Designation of Swedish Air Force RB74) long range SAAB Bofors / MBDA Taurus KEPD 350 with a range of 350 km, has been successfully tested flying at Gripen.

The sidewinder, mounted on the wingtip, is an attack of all aspects, short-range missiles to improve air combat capabilities. Surface-to-surface missiles include SAAB RBS15F anti-ship missiles guided by radar and Raytheon Maverick missiles. In July 2008, Hungarian Air Force fighters successfully tested the Sidewinder air-to-air missile.

Subsequent versions of aircraft for Sweden will be armed with short-range air-to-air Diehl BGT Defense IRIS-T missiles and MBDA Meteors out of visual range (BVR) air-to-air missiles. IRIS-T shipments began in December 2005. In May 2008, South Africa ordered IRIS-T air-to-air missiles to complete its Gripen fleet until the original Denel A Darter missile entered service.

The built-in high-energy 27 mm Mauser pistol can operate in radar-guided automatic aiming mode. Stand-off dispensers are DWF39 from EADS (formerly DaimlerChrysler Aerospace) and Bofors. The Bofors ARAK 70 rocket pod was cleaned for use at Gripen.

SAAB Gripen Price and Orders

The price of the latest SAAB Gripen fighter jet is around US $ 60 Million. In November 1998, the South African Air Force ordered 28 Gripen multi-role aircraft (19 single seats and 9 double seats). Denel Aviation from South Africa will produce part of the center of the aircraft. The first flight was in November 2005 and deliveries began in April 2008 and will end in 2012. Four aircraft were officially handed over to SAAF in September 2008. The fifth flight was delivered in November 2008.

In June 2004, the Czech Republic signed a leasing agreement with the Swedish Government for 14 new Gripens (12 JAS 39C single seats and two JAS 39D two seats) for a period of ten years. The aircraft were delivered between April and August 2005.

In October 2007, Thailand selected Gripen, with the requirement for 12 aircraft to replace F-5B/ E fighters. An agreement to buy the first six Gripens (four 39C planes and two 39D planes was signed in February 2008. The Thai government approved the remaining six Gripens on February 2009. The aircraft will be sent in 2011.

In August 2010, the Thai Government released THB170bn ($ 5.4 billion) from the 2011 fiscal defense budget to buy the second Gripen batch for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).

SAAB will develop an advanced avionics system for the Swedish Armed Forces Gripen fighter aircraft as part of a two-year Skr450m ($ 56 million) contract awarded in May 2010. The avionics system will include computer systems and displays. The first aircraft upgraded with the new avionics system will start operating in 2020.

Saturday, 14 September 2019

HAL Tejas Specs, Engine, Cockpit, and Price

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HAL Tejas Specs, Engine, Cockpit, and Price – Tejas is a modern single-engine Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) developed by Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy. The Tejas was developed as a one-seat fighter for the IAF, and a two-seat trainer aircraft. The Tejas fighter is produced to replace the MiG series currently operated by the IAF.

The first LCA Demonstrator I aircraft made its first flight in January 2001, with LCA Demonstrator II flying in June 2002. The first flight of the production version of the Tejas was carried out in April 2007, followed by the trainer version first flight in November 2009.

In October 2014, the first series production Tejas (SP1) successfully completed its maiden flight and was handed over to the Indian Air Force in January 2015. The second series production aircraft (SP2) successfully completed its maiden flight in March 2016.

HAL Tejas Fighter Jet

HAL Tejas Specs

Tejas has a compound delta wing planform to achieve weight reduction. The highly adaptable wing design, combined with the mixed wing body, provides high performance and maneuverability has been enhanced by inherent aerodynamic instability. This design allows the aircraft to be integrated with air-to-surface and anti-ship weapons for multirole and multimission capabilities. Naval variants will have additional features to reduce the landing speed of the aircraft carrier and are equipped with retaining hooks for deck recovery.

The Tejas fuselage is made of lightweight construction materials, including aluminum, lithium and titanium alloys, and carbon composites. The wing structure includes parts and composite ribs with carbon fiber reinforced plastic skin. The fuselage has thin walls and integrally rigid structures, which are designed to sustain internal stress without stiffening debonding. It features complex shapes and contours and is built using integral structures on a large scale.

The Tejas fighter aircraft is equipped with a retractable hydraulic tricycle-type landing gear developed by HAL, which envisions two single main wheels, which pull in and two-wheel gears that can be pulled forward and can be pulled back. Titanium half alloy tubes are used for hydraulic power transmission.

HAL Tejas Engine

The Tejas is powered by a General Electric F404-GE-IN20 turbofan engine with full authority digital engine control. The engine is rated to supply 53.9 kN dry thrust and 85 kN thrust with afterburn. The fuel tank is integrated into the fuselage and wings, and an additional 800 liter and 1,200 liter fuel tank can be installed under the fuselage to expand its range. An in-flight refueling probe was also installed on the right side to further expand the range and durability of the Tejas.

The Tejas fighter has a maximum speed of 2,205 km/ h and a maximum altitude of 15,200 m. The distance of the aircraft is 3,000 km. The service ceiling is 16,500 m and the weight is around 5,450 kg, with a maximum take-off weight of 13,500 kg.

HAL Tejas cockpit

HAL Tejas Cockpit and Avionics

The Tejas glass cockpit is equipped with a head-up display (HUD) and two multifunctional displays (MFD), which provide pilots with the necessary information. HUD displays important information needed in close combat situations. Modern avionics systems and effective pilot-vehicle interfaces are installed in the cockpit. The hands on throttle and stick (HOTAS) concept ensures the availability of all flight controls during bad conditions.

Tejas has an integrated digital avionics suite, configured around the MIL-STD-1553B bus system. 32-bit mission (MC) computers can perform mission-oriented calculations, flight management, reconfiguration/ redundancy management, and in-flight system self-tests.

Input from the pilot, inertia and air sensor data are transferred to the control surface actuator via a digital flight control computer (DFCC). The gyro ring-based inertial navigation system (RLG) integrated with the global positioning system (GPS) provides navigation and guidance. The electronic warfare series, which consists of electromagnetic and electro-optical receivers and jammers, provides soft-kill capability to the aircraft.

HAL Tejas Radar

The advanced multimode radar (MMR) track-while-scan feature that is integrated in the Tejas aircraft, allows the aircraft to track multiple targets simultaneously. It also provides ground mapping and shooting capability.

The sensor suite provides threat detection, and low visual signatures that help the aircraft work better in a closed air combat environment. LCA can also be equipped with additional sensors for guidance, navigation and reconnaissance purposes.

HAL Tejas specs

HAL Tejas Weapons

The Tejas fighter has seven hard points for carrying various types of weapons, such as air-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles, guided rockets and conventional/ backward bombs. The choice of three hard points under each wing and one under the fuselage allows the aircraft to carry various missiles, bombs and rockets.

Air-to-air missiles include Astra BVRAAM, Vympel R-77 and R-73. Air-to-surface missiles are Kh-59ME TV guided guided missiles and Kh-59MK guided laser guided missiles. The GSh-23 23mm twin-barrel cannon was also mounted on the aircraft.

High maneuverability and enhanced handling capability integrated with sophisticated cockpit, digital avionics, and weapons system interface (WSI) provide effective point-and-shoot capabilities with fast turnaround times.

HAL Tejas Price and Orders

The price of the latest HAL Tejas LCA is around US $ 40 Million. IAF ordered 40 Tejas aircraft, including 20 Tejas MK1 and 20 Tejas MK2. The first 20 fighters will be built according to IOC standards and the rest will be built for FOC configuration. The inaugural flight of the Tejas MK2 is done in 2018. The IAF received four Tejas MK1 aircraft in July 2017.

In November 2016, the Indian Defense Acquisition Board (DAC) completed the acquisition of 83 Tejas MK1A variants, bringing the total number of orders to 123.

Thursday, 12 September 2019

Mikoyan MiG-29SMT Fulcrum Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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Mikoyan MiG-29SMT Fulcrum Specs, Cockpit, and Price – The MiG-29SMT is an improved multi-purpose fighter aircraft of the MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter, designed and manufactured by the Russian Aircraft Company MiG (RAC MiG), which is part of JSC United Aircraft Corporation. The first flight of the MiG-29SMT fighter was carried out in April 1998. The first production began in 2004.

The modernized MiG-29SMT (NATO reporting name: Fulcrum) fighter jet is equipped with high-precision air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons to provide high combat efficiency against air, land and sea-based targets. This includes cockpit and avionics enhancements, additional fuel tanks, improved engines and increased arms transport capacity.

Mikoyan MiG-29SMT Fulcrum

Mikoyan MiG-29SMT Specs

The fuselage structure that has been reinforced by the MiG-29SMT Fulcrum  results in increased flight endurance and longer range. The aircraft has two fixed wings which are swept back with square-cut wingtips. Two vertical stabilizers are mounted at the rear.

Retractable landing gear allows the aircraft to take off and land safely. Meanwhile, the nose landing gear wheel consists of a single two-wheeled bogie, and the two main landing gear wheels each have a single wheel.

Overall, the MiG-29SMT has a length of 17.32 m, a wing span of 11.36 m and a height of 4.73 m. The normal and maximum takeoff weight of each aircraft is 17,000 kg and 22,000 kg.

The aircraft is equipped with retractable refueling probes and different in-flight refueling systems. It can be equipped with additional fuel tanks for more fuel.

Mikoyan MiG-29SMT Engine

The MiG-29SMT Fulcrum fighter jet is powered by two RD-33 series 3 turbofan engines. Each engine is capable of producing takeoff thrust of 8,300 kgf (81.4 kN). The maximum speed of the MiG-29SMT is 2,400 km/ h at altitude and 1,500 km/ h near ground.

The MiG-29SMT's flight range is 1,800 km without an external tank. This range can be extended up to 2,400 km with one tank drop. This fighter can reach a maximum distance of more than 5,000 km when it is equipped with three falling tanks and one single refueling in flight.

Mikoyan MiG-29SMT cockpit

Mikoyan MiG-29SMT Cockpit and Avionics

The new glass cockpit of the MiG-29SMT fighter aircraft is equipped with a data display system consisting of two multi-color MFD-10-6 multifunctional screens 152 × 203 mm (6 × 8-inch) and throttle and stick control (HOTAS). It also incorporates the INS-GPS navigation system.

The MiG-29SMT is equipped with a Zhuk-ME multi-mode multifunction pulse doppler air radar developed by Phazotron-NIIR. The array of slot antennas mounted on the radar increases the range and recognition of targets compared to previous generation radars. With this radar, the MiG-29SMT is able to track up to ten air targets, while involving four targets simultaneously in air-to-air mode.

The MiG-29SMT fighter has an open architecture mission computer with a multiplex data exchange channel for the integration of various avionics systems, based on operator requirements. Optional equipment includes electronic countermeasures (ECM), radio stations, enhanced infrared search and tracking systems (IRSTS), as well as a variety of identification, friend or foe (IFF) transponders.

Mikoyan MiG-29SMT specs

Mikoyan MiG-29SMT Weapons

The MiG-29SMT fighter jet has six external hard points to carry a variety of modern high-precision weapons systems. The MiG-29SMT Fulcrum  fighter jet can be armed with two R-27ER1 (R1), two R-27ET1 (T1) and six medium-range RVV-AE air-to-air missiles; six short-range air-to-air missiles R-73E; four KAB-500Kr/ KAB-500L guided bombs; and the Gsh-301 30 mm internal air gun.

The aircraft also carried two Kh-29TE air-to-surface missiles, two Kh-29L and four Kh-25ML; two Kh-31A anti-ship missiles; and two Kh-31P anti-radar missiles.

Mikoyan MiG-29SMT Price and Orders

The price of the latest Mikoyan MiG-29SMT fighter jet is around US $ 22 Million. Algeria completed contracts for 28 one-seat MiG-29SMT aircraft in March 2006. The MiG RAC sent 15 aircraft in April 2007. The Algerian military refused delivery and canceled the contract in 2008 because of low-quality manufacturing allegations. 28 MiG-29SMT jets rejected by Algeria were sent to the Russian Air Force between 2009 and 2010.

In April 2014, the MiG RAC signed a three-year contract worth more than RUR17bn ($ 473 million) with the Russian Ministry of Defense to send 16 MiG-29SMT aircraft, along with ground support and test equipment, to the Russian Air Force. The first MiG-29SMT fighter aircraft were delivered in January 2016 and the remaining aircraft were delivered at the end of 2016.

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

Shenyang J-11 Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price

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Shenyang J-11 Fighter Jet Specs, Cockpit, and Price – Shenyang J-11 is a twin-engine multirole fighter aircraft capable of carrying out air superiority and ground attack missions produced by affiliated Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). This is the default variant of the Sukhoi Su-27SK fighter (Nato code name: Flanker). J-11 is operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).

The J-11 fighter made its first flight in 1998. SAC launched the J-11B mock-up in 2002. This is an enhanced multirole variant of the J-11. The company sent the first test aircraft to the China Flight Test Establishment (CFTE) for evaluation in 2006.

Shenyang J-11 Fighter Jet

Shenyang J-11 Specs

J-11 fighter jets are designed based on the Su-27SK, the J-11 fuselage is made of titanium and aluminum alloys. The fuselage part integrates the cockpit, radar section and avionics space. The basic J-11 version incorporates components made in Russia. J-11B is built by itself using the same fuselage and equipped with avionics and weapons systems made in China.

Overall, J-11 fighter jets have a length of 21.9 m, wingspan 14.7 m and height 5.9 m. The wing area of ​​the aircraft is 62 m². This aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 33,000 kg.

Shenyang J-11 Engine

J-11 fighter jet is powered by two Taulang Lyulka AL-31F turbofan engines or TaiHang FWS-10A. Each engine is capable of producing 75.22 kN/ 89.17 kN thrust and 123 kN/ 132 kN afterburner thrust.

Shenyang J-11 has a maximum speed of 2,900 km/ h (Mach 2.35) and a range of 3,530 km. The maximum flight speed at sea level without weapons and external stores is 1,400 km/ hour. The aircraft can fly at a maximum height of 19,000 m. It has a climbing rate of 300 m/ s.

Shenyang J-11 cockpit

Shenyang J-11 Cockpit and Avionics

The glass cockpit of the J-11 fighter aircraft accommodates a single pilot. It is equipped with a multifunctional multi-color display (MFD), head-up display (HUD), helmet-mounted sight (HMS) and an original digital flight control system.

The J-11 avionics suite integrates the IFF interrogator system, attitude and crown reference systems, automatic direction finders, electro-optical search and tracking systems, INS/ GPS navigation systems, fire control radars and original multifunctional pulse Doppler radars. The onboard automatic monitoring system includes an early warning system, flight information recording system and emergency situation warning equipment.

Shenyang J-11 specs

Shenyang J-11 Weapons

Shenyang J-11 fighter aircraft are equipped with ten hard points capable of carrying a variety of missiles, including air-to-air missiles guided by PL-12, PL-9 short-range, homing-infrared air-to-air missiles (AAM) ), PL-8 air-to-air missiles, medium-range Vympel R-77 air-to-air missiles, Vympel R-27 long-range air-to-air missiles and Vympel R-27 short-range missiles and short-range Vympel R-73 missiles missile into the air.

J-11 can also be armed with a 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon. The PL-12 guiding system carries high-explosive fragmentation warheads for a maximum range of 100 km. This aircraft also carries a targeted rocket launcher and a clustered bulk bomb.

The electronic defense or countering system above J-11 includes radar warning receivers, chaff and flare discharge systems and radio interference transmitters.

Shenyang J-11 Price and Orders

The price of the latest Shenyang J-11 fighter jet is around US $ 30 Million. Sukhoi and SAC signed a $ 2.5 billion contract for joint production of 200 Su-27SK aircraft as J-11 in February 1996. As part of this contract, Sukhoi was responsible for supplying components to assemble aircraft at SAC.