DRDO completes MiG-27 upgrade for IAF
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 5:01 am under India News DRDO completes MiG-27 upgrade for IAF
India has successfully completed the upgrade programmes on the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) MiG-27 ground attack fighter aircraft. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out the avionics upgrades on the fighter aircraft.
Initiated in 2002 through a tri-partite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and IAF, the upgraded MiG-27 aircraft obtained the Initial Operational Clearance in June 2006, which led to the subsequent formation of operational squadrons, DRDO officials said here today.
In the upgraded MiG-27s, the avionics system is built around a modular mission computer termed Core Avionics Computer (CAC). “These functional modules are powering the mission computers on Jaguar and Su-30 MKI aircraft as well,” sources said.
The upgraded ground attack fighters are equipped with Inertial Navigation and Global Positioning System (INGPS) providing accurate navigation during aircraft sorties. To provide more accuracy to the aircraft’s weapon systems, accurate ranging sensors such as Laser Designator Pod (LDP) and Laser Ranger and Marked Target Seeker (LRMTS) have been integrated in it also, they said.
To improve situational awareness of the pilot during air combat, a digital map generator has been integrated along with a digital video recording system, which helps in mission analysis and debriefs support. DARE developed software for navigation and ranging along with Software Development Institute of Air Force.
The upgraded aircraft has a pilot friendly cockpit with state-of-Art Multi Function Display (MFD) and Head Up Display (HUD). The DRDO has integrated advanced integrated Electronic Warfare (EW) suite in the aircraft with state-of-art communication systems.
HAL, Nasik was instrumental in the design and modification of prototype aircraft for installation of new cockpit and avionics equipment as well as related changes. With the upgrades, the avionics upgrade has transformed the long serving aircraft into a potent weapon delivery platform with a user friendly cockpit, officials claimed. In the project, DARE forged partnerships with private industries such as TCS and ComAvia.
(With inputs from agencies)
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