Universal reconnaissance containers "Sych" in the Special Operations

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Su-34 on takeoff

The Su-34 front-line bomber is capable of not only destroying ground targets, but also conducting reconnaissance. In order to expand these capabilities of the aircraft, a family of so-called. universal reconnaissance containers under the code "Sych". Recently it became known that such equipment is used during the Special Operation and contributes to the detection and destruction of enemy targets.

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From the very beginning of the Special Operation, the Ministry of Defense regularly shows episodes of the combat use of front-line aviation. Back in April, in one of the official videos on this topic, a Su-34 bomber appeared with an unusual product on an external sling. Under the fuselage was a hanging container with special equipment. Apparently, it was one of the products of the Sych series.



New information on the topic of hanging containers was revealed on July 27 by the RIA agency News. With reference to an informed source in an unnamed structure, it is reported that as part of the Special Operation, they began to use a new reconnaissance complex based on a bomber. Such a complex includes the Su-34 itself and suspended universal reconnaissance containers (UKR). Three types of containers with different equipment have been developed. They are intended for optoelectronic, electronic and radar reconnaissance.

RCCs of three models are capable of observing and searching for ground targets in flight. The equipment determines the coordinates, type and other parameters of the found object with high accuracy. Target data is transmitted to ground forces and / or fire weapons for subsequent strike. Data exchange is carried out through automatic channels on a time scale close to real.

Unfortunately, specific examples of the use of the Su-34 with Sych containers are not given. However, based on available materials, it can be judged that such products are used in conjunction with all major air-to-surface weapons. On the whole, it is clear that the new RCCs are making their contribution to the overall results of the combat use of front-line aviation and land fire weapons.

Theme "Owl"


According to known data, universal reconnaissance containers for the Su-34 were created from the middle or end of the XNUMXs. Experimental design work with the Sych code was carried out at the Kulon Research Institute (Moscow) from the Ruselectronics holding. The objective of the project was to create three unified RBMs with different equipment and different capabilities.


Bomber with a container under the fuselage. This is probably a UKR-RT product. April 2022

At the end of 2011, it became known that Sukhoi ordered the production of the first batch of new containers. Their production was entrusted to PO "Strela" (Orenburg), which is part of NPO Mashinostroeniya. It was planned to supply eight prototypes of all three versions.

In the following years, the Sych UKR passed the necessary tests, incl. with flights on the external sling of a regular carrier. Later, photos of an aircraft with such a load got into the public domain. In addition, new types of containers were repeatedly mentioned in the context of the further development of the Su-34 and the improvement of its combat qualities.

For example, in May 2020, it became known about a new contract for the production of 76 modernized Su-34s. As one of the main differences of the updated machine, compatibility with the new UKR was mentioned. The first batch of such bombers, designated Su-34M, entered service last year, and production continues.

Now it has become known that the Sych products and their carriers have reached combat units, have been mastered and are used in the course of a real operation. Probably, new details of their work will soon become known.

Three samples


Products of the Sych series are interchangeable hanging containers with special equipment. They are built in an oblong body several meters long and are intended for suspension on the central ventral assembly. At the same time, the UCR devices are connected to the aircraft systems. First of all, data exchange is organized between the container and the sighting and navigation complex of the bomber.

The Sych family includes three types of containers. So, the UKR-RL product is a suspended side-looking radar station. This container is distinguished by the presence of large side radio-transparent panels. UKR-RL is designed to detect single and group ground targets at ranges up to 300 km. With it, you can identify enemy troops on the march, in places of concentration or in positions.


View from a different angle

The UKR-RT container is equipped with electronic intelligence devices. It allows the bomber to detect enemy communications and radars, determine their coordinates and provide other information, incl. used in striking. Depending on the features of the radio equipment, it can be detected at ranges from tens to hundreds of kilometers.

There is also a UKR-OE container with an optical-electronic station. It is intended for visual observation of the terrain at any time of the day and also allows you to find targets and determine their location.

The primary data from the Sych UKR are transferred to the bomber's PRNK for processing. Information about targets can be used by the aircraft itself, followed by a strike, or transmitted to headquarters to organize an attack by other means. According to known data, the entire cycle of target detection, processing and issuing data takes no more than a few minutes.

Unified Benefits


Suspended containers of the Sych series give the Su-34M front-line bomber new capabilities, and therefore are of great interest to the Aerospace Forces. With their help, the aircraft improves its own combat qualities, and also gets the opportunity to more effectively help ground formations.

It should be noted that the Su-34, even without additional equipment, is capable of conducting reconnaissance, detecting targets and transmitting information about them. However, built-in instruments have some limitations in terms of their tasks or performance. The installation of an external RCM, in turn, allows you to fill in the gaps and build up the main parameters.

For example, the regular Sh-121 radar provides an overview of the front hemisphere, search and shelling of targets. The station from the UKR-RL allows you to observe the lateral hemisphere, which is more useful for reconnaissance of enemy positions. The situation is similar with the electronic intelligence container. Of great importance is the optical-electronic container UKR-OE, due to which the range of visual observation is sharply increased.


Takeoff of an experimental aircraft with a UKR-RL container

A unified container is selected in accordance with the tasks of a specific sortie and the characteristics of the reconnaissance objects. It can supplement the on-board facilities of the carrier aircraft or perform the tasks of missing instruments. In all cases, the necessary capabilities are provided, an increase in the detection range, accuracy of determining coordinates, etc. is achieved.

The resulting aviation complex is distinguished by its versatility and flexibility. The data from the Sych can be used by the bomber itself - and immediately strike at the identified target with the help of a suitable weapons. In addition, it is possible to transfer target designation to other weapons, and this process takes a minimum of time and reduces the chances of the enemy to escape from the blow.

Thus, universal containers can be used not only in individual reconnaissance flights, but also in "normal" combat work. In any case, the required advantages are achieved and the necessary capabilities appear, both for the carrier aircraft itself and for other means of our army.

As foreign experience shows, the idea of ​​a hanging container with equipment has great prospects. In the future, new analogues of the Sych may be created with different equipment, higher performance, etc. With their help, it will be possible to improve the capabilities of the Su-34M again without its own modernization, which is more complex and expensive.

Useful novelty


Thus, the Aerospace Forces have received, mastered and are using new models of special equipment. The Sych-series UCRs close the existing gaps and give the Su-34M bombers completely new opportunities in the field of reconnaissance and detection of ground targets. At the same time, new devices are used not only in the interests of the Aerospace Forces.

The current Special Operation has once again shown the significance and potential of front-line bombers and the entire range of their weapons. In addition, the Aerospace Forces checks new developments that have entered service in recent years. Judging by the known results of combat work, the Sych universal reconnaissance containers and other novelties cope with their tasks and help both aviation and ground forces.
  • Ryabov Kirill
  • Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Alexei Karpulev / Russianplanes.com
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  2. -5
    2 August 2022 16: 50
    [quote] For example, in May 2020, it became known about a new contract for the production of 76 modernized Su-34s. [/ quote]
    It is known that ? There is no contract for 76. Su-34M will be created only at the end of 2022 and its testing will begin!
    The Ministry of Defense signed a contract for the construction of about 20 Su-34s
    [quote] The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation signed a three-year contract for the construction of about 20 units of front-line [quote] x Su-34 bombers. [/ quote]
    [quote] Recall that TASS already reported in February 2020 that the Ministry of Defense plans to sign a new contract in the summer for the supply of the Russian Aerospace Forces with several dozen Su-34s, the combat capabilities of which will be expanded following the completion of the Sych ROC. [/ Quote]
    https://dfnc.ru/c106-technika/minoborony-podpisalo-kontrakt-na-stroitelstvo-okolo-20-su-34/
    [quote] The first prototype of the modernized Su-34 will be created by 2022
    The upgraded version of the Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber will be created by 2022, in particular, the aircraft will replace the radar station. This was reported to TASS by two sources in the military-industrial complex. “Currently, development work is underway to create an upgraded version of the Su-34. [/ Quote]
    https://dfnc.ru/c106-technika/pervyj-opytnyj-obrazets-modernizirovannogo-su-34-budet-sozdan-k-2022-godu/
    The deadlines have already been shifted to the right ... The contract for the supply of simple Su-34s provides for the supply of aircraft until 2023 inclusive ...
    1. +4
      2 August 2022 18: 48
      Quote: Sexton
      Su-34M will be created only at the end of 2022 and its testing will begin!

      Right?

      Read here:
      https://function.mil.ru/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12427719@egNews

      Su-34M=Su-34NVO


      Front-line bomber Su-34 NVO (tail number "16 red"), built according to the 2021 program of the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalov (NAZ named after V.P. Chkalov) - a branch of PJSC "Company" Sukhoi ", and entered the 4th Order of Lenin of the Red Banner Center for military testing and training of personnel of the VKS named after V.P. Chkalov of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. Lipetsk, 22.12.2021/XNUMX/XNUMX (c) Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
    2. 0
      4 August 2022 05: 51
      Why this bunch of links?
  3. +1
    2 August 2022 16: 54
    U K Ry will detect ukrov. laughing
  4. +3
    2 August 2022 18: 21
    Now I was driving, the Lipetsk ones were landing, first two 34s, then 1 instant 32 and then a couple of dryers 35, most likely, handsome .. In the end, already 25 buzzed, the noisiest)))
    1. +3
      2 August 2022 18: 22
      Mig 31, previously sealed
  5. -3
    3 August 2022 09: 05
    Attach wings, a propeller and a tail to this owl, and here's a reconnaissance UAV for you. Mount consoles for hanging missiles / bombs under the wings, and here you have a reconnaissance and strike UAV.
    1. +5
      3 August 2022 09: 41
      I also recommend "attaching" a nuclear reactor to fly longer, a coffee machine, a small casino and women with reduced social responsibility
      1. 0
        14 September 2022 12: 13
        From Yaroslavl
    2. +3
      3 August 2022 10: 54
      I think the UAV Hunter will be able to pick it up. Link of hunters in the air. 1 with a container and pieces 3-4 with weapons.
      The weakest point now is "almost real time". The SVO shows that with the help of good intelligence and prompt delivery of information in real time, it makes even a weak APU a dangerous adversary.
      1. +1
        3 August 2022 13: 15
        The characteristics of the number of optical channels of the UKP-OE container with an optoelectronic station are very interesting
        on the UAV there is GOES-540 only 1 channel of a 2-wave illumination laser
        again, if this is a control center only for the Su-34, then it was easier to put the OLS on 4 channels
        if for third-party weapons, then several optical stations from 8 channels are probably built into the UKP-OE, probably 10-12
        * glitch on VO UKP is not written together - corrects for Ukrainian
        1. +1
          3 August 2022 17: 50
          Quote: Romario_Argo
          on VO UKP is not written together - corrects for Ukrainian

          "Dill" passes.
      2. 0
        13 October 2022 22: 54
        "Weak APU"? :)
        They have a larger army than Russia. Do you watch cartoons from the General Staff of the Russian Federation or what?
    3. 0
      3 August 2022 17: 48
      Quote: Avarron
      Attach wings, a propeller and a tail to this owl, and here's a reconnaissance UAV for you

      And attach the power station on the airship to it.
    4. -1
      3 August 2022 18: 14
      Nope, hang another owl to it
  6. 0
    3 August 2022 12: 59
    The time scale is close to real.....?! Relevance and value of data only in real time! If not, then it is not suitable for mobile purposes. In general, then the effectiveness of this is sharply reduced. Failed.
    1. 0
      4 October 2022 16: 38
      According to the "reject-offer" principle, we are waiting for a carefully thought-out proposal from you with a description of the methods of application, design and a budget for the price of materials and labor rationing, as well as a technical specification, a map and a drawing for a useful product that is "offset". wink
      1. 0
        5 October 2022 09: 43
        If you want to have modern equipment and the latest technologies, then respect and appreciate specialists. Pay them decent salaries, no less than the same specialists in the US and Europe receive.
        In the meantime, with your idiocy, contact the customer in the person of the Moscow Region and the many-sided "developer" in the person of RostecOakaSukhogoidaleeposlist. Good luck.
        1. 0
          5 October 2022 09: 50
          Well, you criticized, sorry, criticized a specific idea that somehow works, and when they answered you, "okay, ready to listen to your idea", you point your finger at others, oh yay yay, I thought you have a better idea , and you are so, swearing from the crowd, ugh.
          1. 0
            5 October 2022 11: 04
            As long as the country "somehow" appreciates its specialists, then everything "somehow" will work. Technological and technical decay is guaranteed.
            1. 0
              5 October 2022 12: 07
              Oh, what an ill-mannered comrade, however, he got caught. It is with such lovers to find fault, but who do not offer anything of their own, and withering occurs. Until you offer yours, I have nothing to talk about with you. All the best.
              1. 0
                5 October 2022 12: 42
                They wrote to you in Russian in white what you need to do. But you don't even have the mind to understand. You can only spit in the well. Here also swallow that did not give a damn.
                1. 0
                  7 October 2022 09: 12
                  We, Russians (as well as 100+ nationalities), already once did what they wrote to us, nothing good came of it.
                  1. 0
                    8 October 2022 09: 51
                    "They wrote to you in Russian LANGUAGE, BLACK and white ..."
                    Now it comes, "internationalist"? No brains at all
                    1. 0
                      10 October 2022 10: 00
                      Got it right the first time. But unlike Khrushchev and labeled, what the West advises us in writing, we probably use in a latrine, the paper is painfully good, bleached, soft, perfumed.
                      1. -1
                        12 October 2022 16: 57
                        Yes, with this approach, they pissed off everything that is possible.
                      2. 0
                        23 October 2022 11: 03
                        Quote from shurshun
                        Yes, with this approach, they pissed off everything that is possible.

                        To criticize, what is fucked up here, we will ourselves. Without people like you, and you go through the forest, try to criticize yours if you can. Tie up quickly.
                      3. 0
                        24 October 2022 20: 53
                        Well, with "uraidiots" like you, you don't even need enemies.
          2. 0
            5 October 2022 11: 35
            ... and even more so when they spit in the well. Now drink it yourself.
  7. +1
    14 September 2022 12: 11
    So what? And where?
  8. -2
    19 September 2022 08: 03
    Why do we need front-line bombers with a full-length armored cabin, a toilet, a microwave.
    It will not protect against air defense systems, and no one flies directly over the battlefield, they strike at a distance with high-precision weapons, there is no need to protect against ZA.
    It would not be cheaper to produce the Su-30.
    1. 0
      5 October 2022 12: 20
      I completely agree! It would be better if a modern radar was installed with AFAR. And then they bred the Su-35/30/34 - a whole zoo with toilets, they would have dragged the flight attendants. Idiots.

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