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Apparently a pylon for R-73 AAM Question
GarryB wrote:With two R-73s and 8 Iglas and of course a 30mm cannon it would be fairly well equipped in the airfield perimeter air defence role, but it seems odd to me to use it for such a purpose.
I can understand the iglas for self defence when air threats are a problem, or the enemy is using large numbers of UAVs, but an R-73 would only be warranted against serious air opposition... and against serious air opposition I wouldn't send up Havocs... I'd send up MiG-29s and Su-27s to clear the skies first.
Certainly the R-73 with its 8kg warhead should be able to deal with aircraft like the A-10 with one hit but these aircraft don't operate alone so having all your weapons pylons equipped with AAMs doesn't make sense. It wont be able to do its job with just its 30mm cannon for air to ground use.
Or perhaps this is just for testing and they are testing its air to air capability with R-73s and Iglas against aerial targets.
TheArmenian wrote:GarryB wrote:With two R-73s and 8 Iglas and of course a 30mm cannon it would be fairly well equipped in the airfield perimeter air defence role, but it seems odd to me to use it for such a purpose.
I can understand the iglas for self defence when air threats are a problem, or the enemy is using large numbers of UAVs, but an R-73 would only be warranted against serious air opposition... and against serious air opposition I wouldn't send up Havocs... I'd send up MiG-29s and Su-27s to clear the skies first.
Certainly the R-73 with its 8kg warhead should be able to deal with aircraft like the A-10 with one hit but these aircraft don't operate alone so having all your weapons pylons equipped with AAMs doesn't make sense. It wont be able to do its job with just its 30mm cannon for air to ground use.
Or perhaps this is just for testing and they are testing its air to air capability with R-73s and Iglas against aerial targets.
My guess is it won't take the R-73. It will take the successor of that missile and go against anything that flies in an all out future war: including UAVs, other helicopters, cruise missiles and even combat aircraft that come too close.
medo wrote:
Picture of various air to ground modes from Mi-28N radar.
1. Cartography of the terrain.
2. Showing of dangerous electric cables.
3. Showing of ground moving targets. Green are moving away, red are coming closer.
4. Shoving of moving target (red, green) and stationary targets.
5. Showing of meteorological conditions
6. Microplan mode to show more details of the target or interesting area.
We could assume, that radar in Ka-52 have the same capabilities.
magnumcromagnon wrote:I have a question, doesn't the Mi-28 helicopter series fall under the branch of ground forces, and not the VVS? If its true, shouldn't this thread be re-located in the ground forces forum?
A new electronic warfare system for the modernized Mi-28NM "Night hunter", which includes a laser for counter missiles will be tested before the end of this year
This was reported by TASS Advisor to the first Deputy head of the concern "radio-Electronic technology" (KRET) Vladimir Mikheev.
"The helicopter will be installed, in addition to existing systems, laser station suppression", - said the Agency interlocutor. He explained that a powerful but compact solid-state laser to shoot down missiles off course.
"The number of helicopters that are now in modernization, the station installed and tested - said Mikheyev. - I think the end of the year she will be tested, will receive the corresponding letter for mass production, and after that 100% of helicopters will be equipped with this station."
Combat helicopter Mi-28N is designed to search and destroy day and night, in simple and adverse weather conditions, low-speed aerial targets, tanks, armored and unarmored vehicles and manpower.
Подробнее: http://vpk-news.ru/news/25826
GarryB wrote:Mop in isle 12 please...
you both are helo-porn addicts
Nice find, did not see that one before, thanks.Austin wrote:Looking at the video , Mi-28N looks rock solid attack chopper
Berkut wrote:Not NM itself, but probably has NM's sensors. Both the Mi-35M and Mi-28N on display are geared towards export. Speaking of which, first Mi-28NM is completed.
mack8 wrote:Berkut wrote:Not NM itself, but probably has NM's sensors. Both the Mi-35M and Mi-28N on display are geared towards export. Speaking of which, first Mi-28NM is completed.
Would be very interesting to see what changes the NM has.
Do you know if it is confirmed that the ball under the fuselage is a DIRCM, or is it just an EO sensor of some sort? Thanks.
zackyx wrote:
Ataka from iraqui Mi-28
medo wrote:Placing both LWR and MAWS sensors on those wingtip pods is an excellent idea. They could replace old pods with those new ones on all Mi-28N helicopters. It is an easy modernization without much work to do. Only to integrate MAWS sensors in ESM suite.
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