Radioelectronic Technologies Concern is developing equipment for Mi-28HM
According to the specialist, after upgrading, the attack helicopter MI-28HM will receive a number of new systems, the so-called. electronic cockpit, as well as new high-precision weapons. Currently, the employees of KRET and related enterprises are carrying out a number of works on the creation of new systems in the framework of the Mi-28Н modernization project. KRET Deputy Director told that now the concern's specialists are engaged in a significant upgrade of computing equipment, visualization tools and navigation. In addition, the Kolomna Engineering Design Bureau (KBM) ordered the development of a new weapons with optical guidance system. Soon the first prototypes of the new systems should appear.
Mr. Janjgava did not disclose all the features of the new weapons, but noted that the new missile for the Mi-28HM will have several noticeable differences from the existing systems. It will receive an inertial navigation system that can launch a missile to a distance of 6-8 km from the launch point, as well as “good final guidance.” All this will reliably hit ground targets of various types.
The expert recalled that the Mi-28 project and the radio-electronic systems used in it were initially created taking into account the constant coordination of the actions of several helicopters. Now the Radioelectronic Technologies concern is developing an updated system for preparing flight missions for joint coordinated combat helicopter operations. Already, this system has the beginnings of embedding into the network-centric troop control system.
The general principle of such a system is simple: attack helicopters equipped with new communication and control equipment will be able to exchange various information not only with each other, but also from other combatants. Helicopters will be able to get information about the situation and target designation from aircraft, from command posts, satellites, etc. Mr. Janjgava compared such a system with the Internet and stressed that the combat work of an individual helicopter will be more effective if it can attack not only the targets that it “sees” itself, but also those that are detected by other helicopters.
New navigation, communications and control systems will display information on multi-functional LCD screens. The upgraded Mi-28H will receive a so-called. electronic or glass cabin. This means that the minimum possible number of mechanical indicators and control panels of a classic look will remain in the cockpit. Instead, they will use modern screens and control devices that simplify the assimilation of information and control systems.
Janjgava stressed that the principles used in the new booth would be close to the figurative display. In addition, the helicopter will be "full of intelligence", so that the on-board equipment will be able to take on some operations. The intelligent control system will collect information and analyze the situation, after which the pilot will be offered several solutions to the current problem. All these innovations are proposed to reduce the burden on pilots and simplify their work in difficult conditions.
The creators of the avionics complex for the new attack helicopter also intend to present a radio electronic warfare system. According to the deputy general director of KRET, such systems will be gradually added to the equipment. Their use will make the Mi-28HM helicopter a “real universal hunter”.
The deadlines for the completion of the current work on the development of electronic equipment for the attack helicopter Mi-28HM have already been determined. Concern Radioelectronic Technologies intends to complete all the work assigned to it over the next two to three years. By this time, new communication systems, control, data transmission, EW, etc. should be created and tested.
At the end of October last year, the commander of the 344th Center for Combat Training and Retraining of the Air Force aviation (Torzhok city) Colonel A. Popov said that the new Mi-28NM helicopter will seriously differ from the base Mi-28N, including externally. In addition to new airborne equipment and weapons, the upgraded helicopter will receive full dual control. A little later, in December 2013, A. Shibitov, Deputy General Director of Russian Helicopters Holding, said that tests of the upgraded version of the Mi-28N will begin in 2016.
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