MiG-29N is an export version of MiG-29 aircraft with Malaysia configuration. The MiG-29N was derivation of MiG-29SE export version from MiG-MAPO of Russia. Malaysia received MiG-29SE version without 'fatback' extended dorsal spine. In June 1994, Malaysian government had signed a contract with MiG-MAPO for 16 MiG-29N (single seat) & 2 MiG-29N UB (twin-seat / training). The contact valued around $600 million USD.
Delivery of MiG-29N began in July 1995.
MiG-29N powered by 2 x Isotov RD-33 Klimov jet engine. It can carry 3,200kg / 1136 US gallon with 1184 kg centreline tank & 2 x 1150 litre external wing tanks tank capacity. Maximum range for MiG-29N is 2,100km. The flight control, suspension & weapon system was upgraded from MiG-29S version. New reliability gearbox on engines & flight control roll limiter & rudder also enhanced for higher AOA (angle of attack) stability.
This aircraft equipped with retractable in-flight refueling probe for in-flight refueling.
To ease maintenance works, on-board diagnostic system was built-in in MiG-29N.
Radar system for MiG-29N is N019M/ME improved radar design with 10 targets track & 2 targets engagement simultaneously using BVR missiles. New active jammer linked to Radar Warning Receiver with western IFF (Identified Friend or Foe) system also installed on MiG-29N. GPS fitted for satellite navigation system
Infrared Search & Track System for laser targeting system was fixed in this aircraft.
Weapon System
MiG-29N is one of the earliest fighter aircraft using BVR missiles in South East Asia region. Malaysia request for the latest R-77 (RVV AE) better known as AMRAAMski in the western countries during the purchase of MiG-29N. 2 x R-77 can equipped MiG-29N at one time. Another medium range weapon it can carry are 2 x R-27 (AA-10 Alamo) Air-Air guided missile - R-27R1 & R-27E.
For short range Air-Air missile, it can carry 2 x R-73 (AA-11) missile for WVR mission.
Unguided bombs (250kg / 500kg) & unguided rocket (S-8 (80mm) & S-24 (240mm)) can use on land / surface attack mission.
GSh-301 30mm gun pre-installed with this jets.
6 - 7 under wing missile hard points can be increase to 8 hard points to carry missiles, rockets, bombs & tanks.
For aircraft protection, internal active electronics jamming system fixed for selfdefence against radar detection & heat seeking missile. Chaff & flare system also installed (manually operated) for protection purpose.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON - ADVANCE 4TH GENERATION MULTIROLE COMBAT ARICRAFT
INTRODUCTION
Eurofighter Typhoon is 4th generation fighter aircraft to continue/improve legacy of twin engine fighter jets like F-14 Tomcat, F-15A-E Eagle, F/A-18A-D Hornet even the latest F/A-18E/F Super Hornet multirole fighter aircraft.
The European Consortium (EADS Military Aircraft (Germany), BAE System (UK), Alenia Aeronautica (Italy) & EADS Cassadian (formerly CASA) (Spain) responsible for design and developed Eurofighter Typhoon jets. French left the European Consortium during the early stage of design.
In 1998 production agreement between four member countries, 620 Eurofighter fighter jets will be built base on three improved capabilities contract tranches (Tranche I, II & III). In 2009, all countries members decided to continue the production of Eurofighter last tranches, Tranche 3A and renew their effort for export of Eurofighter Typhoon.
EARLY DESIGN STAGE & EVOLUTION
Eurofighter program is based on effort of four European countries (UK, Germany, Italy & Spain) to find a new design for new European fighter aircraft.
It began in 1985, when 5 European countries (UK, France, Germany, Italy & Spain) formed a partnership for Future European Fighter Aircraft (FEFA) program. French ended their partnership in 1985due to differences on the aircraft design and their leading role request not fulfil. French continued their design with new aircraft later known as Rafale.
The other four nations continued new European fighter project known as Eurofighter Typhoon in 1986. Eurofighter developed base on clipped delta wing, canard, twin engine and lower radar signature. On the other side, Rafale development more on weapon load and multirole capability which included naval version.
Eurofighter aircraft design more focus on air superiority role / high level of agility (good aerodynamic, very good thrust-to-weight ration, fast-slew-point capability and integrated of electronics sensor and defensive system which included pilot friendly cockpit design.
On Air to Air combat role, it relies on long range detection using mechanically-scanned phased array ECR-90 Captor radar and PIRATE Infrared Search & Track (IRST) system combined with array of advance Air to Air weapons / missiles. The pilot Voice Throttle & Stick System (VTAS) also install in the cockpit.
EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON TRANCHES
ENGINES PERFORMANCE
Eurofighter uses 2 x Eurojet EJ200 turbofans jet engine(90kN each engine) manufactured by AEROJET Consortium (Avio Italy, ITP Spain, MTU Aero Engine Germany & Rolls Royce UK). The engine features digital control, wide chord aerofoils and single crystal turbine blades, a covergent / divergent exhaust nozzle and integrated health monitoring. It has Supercruise capability where it can fly at speed of over Mach 1 without using afterburning. This performance will able Eurofighter to avoid / reduce heat seeker missile & save fuel consumption.
ARMAMENTS
Typhoon armaments include pre-installed 27mm Maser cannon (remove from UK Typhoon). For Air-Air mode weapon, Raytheon AIM-9 Sidewinder (Advance Short Range Air-Air Missile up to AIM-9M) for short range. IRIS-T (Diehl Germany) and AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advance Medium Range Air-Air Missile) use for medium range. MBDA Meteor long range missile still on progress to integrated with Eurofighter Typhoon.
For precision strike, Raytheon UK Paveway IV dual (laser / GPS) guided bomb (500 lbs) & Raytheon EGBU-16/GBU-49 Enhanced Paveway dual laser/GPS guided (500 lbs) still on test for latest Typhoon. In long range Air-Ground Missile,MBDA Storm Shadow, KEPD Taurus 350 Stand-Off Cruise missile / SCALP EG for land attack.
Germany Typhoon will use PILUM & HOSBO medium range glide bombs with 100-160km range using GPS/INS guidance. MBDA UK Brimstone short range light strike missiles for UK Typhoon.
Raytheon AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles use for anti-radiation.
TARGETING POD
RAFAEL LITENING III Surveillance & Targeting pods use for surveillance and targeting sensor. RAFAEL REECELITE reconnaissance pod use for reconnaissance duty.
Thales Damocles surveillance & targeting pod were request by Saudi Arabian Air Force for their Typhoon.
SENSORS & COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEM
For targeting & locating system, Typhoon use PIRATE (Passive Infrared Airborne Track Equipment). When use with radar in Air-Air role, it functions as an Infrared Search & Track System (IRST) providing passive target detection & tracking.In Air-Surface role, it can performs multiple target acquisiton & identification and provides navigation and landing. PIRATE also can link to Helmet Mounted Display (HMD).
Defensive Aid Sub-System (DASS) installed within aircraft structure and integrated with avionics system act as countermeasure. It provides an all-round prioritised assessment of threat with fully automatic response to a single or multiple threats.
DASS includes Electronics Countermeasures / Support Measure (ECM/ESM), front & rear missile approach warners, towed decoy systems, laser warning receivers & chaff & flare dispensing system. The avionics system based on NATO Standard databus with fibre optic highways.
For Tranche 3A, it will accommodated with Praetorian DASS defensive system that will incorporate ECM/ESM and Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS).
LATEST DEVELOPMENT
UK Eurofighter currently successfully integrate and test Meteor Long Range BVR missile with new E-SCAN AESA radar. Praetorian DASS defensive suite still on test. Praetorian DASS integrated Missile Approach Warning System ((MAWS) tied into array of defensive sub-system - chaff & flare, tower decoy, ESM to find hostile radar, ECM to confuse enemy radar detection. BAE Helmet-Mounted Symbology System (HMS) and Head Up Display show flight reference, weapon aiming & cueing & FLIR image.
USER COUNTRIES
UK, Germany, Italy and Spain are main user of Typhoon. Since it failed bidding for 126 M-MRCA, EADS through it's partner like BAE System try to market Eurofighter Typhoon to the country like Oman, UAE, South Korea, Malaysia and other countries.
Austria become the first export customer for Typhoon. It lease 15 Eurofighter to Austrian Air Force. Saudi Arabia become the second export customer through Project Salaam in 2007. First 24 Typhoon Tranche 2 came in fly-in condition. Another 48 aircraft Tranche 3 will be install in Saudi.
Typhoon with wide array of weapons/missile & pods
Eurofighter Typhoon is 4th generation fighter aircraft to continue/improve legacy of twin engine fighter jets like F-14 Tomcat, F-15A-E Eagle, F/A-18A-D Hornet even the latest F/A-18E/F Super Hornet multirole fighter aircraft.
The European Consortium (EADS Military Aircraft (Germany), BAE System (UK), Alenia Aeronautica (Italy) & EADS Cassadian (formerly CASA) (Spain) responsible for design and developed Eurofighter Typhoon jets. French left the European Consortium during the early stage of design.
In 1998 production agreement between four member countries, 620 Eurofighter fighter jets will be built base on three improved capabilities contract tranches (Tranche I, II & III). In 2009, all countries members decided to continue the production of Eurofighter last tranches, Tranche 3A and renew their effort for export of Eurofighter Typhoon.
EARLY DESIGN STAGE & EVOLUTION
Eurofighter program is based on effort of four European countries (UK, Germany, Italy & Spain) to find a new design for new European fighter aircraft.
It began in 1985, when 5 European countries (UK, France, Germany, Italy & Spain) formed a partnership for Future European Fighter Aircraft (FEFA) program. French ended their partnership in 1985due to differences on the aircraft design and their leading role request not fulfil. French continued their design with new aircraft later known as Rafale.
The other four nations continued new European fighter project known as Eurofighter Typhoon in 1986. Eurofighter developed base on clipped delta wing, canard, twin engine and lower radar signature. On the other side, Rafale development more on weapon load and multirole capability which included naval version.
Eurofighter aircraft design more focus on air superiority role / high level of agility (good aerodynamic, very good thrust-to-weight ration, fast-slew-point capability and integrated of electronics sensor and defensive system which included pilot friendly cockpit design.
On Air to Air combat role, it relies on long range detection using mechanically-scanned phased array ECR-90 Captor radar and PIRATE Infrared Search & Track (IRST) system combined with array of advance Air to Air weapons / missiles. The pilot Voice Throttle & Stick System (VTAS) also install in the cockpit.
EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON TRANCHES
- Tranche 1 - Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 1 is the first block inception of Eurofighter tranches. It designed for good aerial combat and high agility in air superiority . However it lacked Air to Ground / Anti-ship role.
- Tranche 2 - Tranche 2 production begin in 2008. For Tranche 2, it maintain good air superiority role with added precision ground attack capability. But it capability still cannot categorise as fully multirole fighter aircraft compare to F/A-18E/F Super Hornet & F-15E Strike Eagle. The system included anti-jam Global Positioning System (GPS) from Raytheon System Ltd.
- Tranche 3 - It base on Tranche 2 standard plus with upgraded power system & electronically for future growth / upgrade. One of the major upgraded for Tranche 3 is E-Scan AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar to replace mechanical-scanned array radar (ECR-90 Captor). Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) also installed on Tranche 3.
ENGINES PERFORMANCE
Eurofighter uses 2 x Eurojet EJ200 turbofans jet engine(90kN each engine) manufactured by AEROJET Consortium (Avio Italy, ITP Spain, MTU Aero Engine Germany & Rolls Royce UK). The engine features digital control, wide chord aerofoils and single crystal turbine blades, a covergent / divergent exhaust nozzle and integrated health monitoring. It has Supercruise capability where it can fly at speed of over Mach 1 without using afterburning. This performance will able Eurofighter to avoid / reduce heat seeker missile & save fuel consumption.
ARMAMENTS
Typhoon armaments include pre-installed 27mm Maser cannon (remove from UK Typhoon). For Air-Air mode weapon, Raytheon AIM-9 Sidewinder (Advance Short Range Air-Air Missile up to AIM-9M) for short range. IRIS-T (Diehl Germany) and AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advance Medium Range Air-Air Missile) use for medium range. MBDA Meteor long range missile still on progress to integrated with Eurofighter Typhoon.
For precision strike, Raytheon UK Paveway IV dual (laser / GPS) guided bomb (500 lbs) & Raytheon EGBU-16/GBU-49 Enhanced Paveway dual laser/GPS guided (500 lbs) still on test for latest Typhoon. In long range Air-Ground Missile,MBDA Storm Shadow, KEPD Taurus 350 Stand-Off Cruise missile / SCALP EG for land attack.
Germany Typhoon will use PILUM & HOSBO medium range glide bombs with 100-160km range using GPS/INS guidance. MBDA UK Brimstone short range light strike missiles for UK Typhoon.
Raytheon AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles use for anti-radiation.
TARGETING POD
RAFAEL LITENING III Surveillance & Targeting pods use for surveillance and targeting sensor. RAFAEL REECELITE reconnaissance pod use for reconnaissance duty.
Thales Damocles surveillance & targeting pod were request by Saudi Arabian Air Force for their Typhoon.
SENSORS & COUNTERMEASURE SYSTEM
For targeting & locating system, Typhoon use PIRATE (Passive Infrared Airborne Track Equipment). When use with radar in Air-Air role, it functions as an Infrared Search & Track System (IRST) providing passive target detection & tracking.In Air-Surface role, it can performs multiple target acquisiton & identification and provides navigation and landing. PIRATE also can link to Helmet Mounted Display (HMD).
Defensive Aid Sub-System (DASS) installed within aircraft structure and integrated with avionics system act as countermeasure. It provides an all-round prioritised assessment of threat with fully automatic response to a single or multiple threats.
DASS includes Electronics Countermeasures / Support Measure (ECM/ESM), front & rear missile approach warners, towed decoy systems, laser warning receivers & chaff & flare dispensing system. The avionics system based on NATO Standard databus with fibre optic highways.
For Tranche 3A, it will accommodated with Praetorian DASS defensive system that will incorporate ECM/ESM and Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS).
LATEST DEVELOPMENT
UK Eurofighter currently successfully integrate and test Meteor Long Range BVR missile with new E-SCAN AESA radar. Praetorian DASS defensive suite still on test. Praetorian DASS integrated Missile Approach Warning System ((MAWS) tied into array of defensive sub-system - chaff & flare, tower decoy, ESM to find hostile radar, ECM to confuse enemy radar detection. BAE Helmet-Mounted Symbology System (HMS) and Head Up Display show flight reference, weapon aiming & cueing & FLIR image.
USER COUNTRIES
UK, Germany, Italy and Spain are main user of Typhoon. Since it failed bidding for 126 M-MRCA, EADS through it's partner like BAE System try to market Eurofighter Typhoon to the country like Oman, UAE, South Korea, Malaysia and other countries.
Austria become the first export customer for Typhoon. It lease 15 Eurofighter to Austrian Air Force. Saudi Arabia become the second export customer through Project Salaam in 2007. First 24 Typhoon Tranche 2 came in fly-in condition. Another 48 aircraft Tranche 3 will be install in Saudi.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Malaysian Airline Scores Big with Airbus A380 at Farnborough Airshow 2012
For the first time, Malaysian Airlines participate in the one of the world biggest airshow at Farnborough Air Show 2012 UK. The new Airbus A380 of Malaysian Airlines, the second of it's newly received from Airbus, represent Airbus for this year air show.
The A 380 involve in aerial and static display at Farnborough 2012.
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The A 380 involve in aerial and static display at Farnborough 2012.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Indonesia (TNI - AL) Acquire 3 unis Submarine from South Korea
Current news report indicate Indonesia Navy will purchase 3 units new submarine from South Korea. It also reported that Daewoo arine Engineering from South Korea will responsible for manufacturing of new submarines for Indonesia Navy.
No details of new submarine was indicate in the news report. As we know, South Korea didn't have it's own design / model of submarine. It was possible for South Korea to supply the Indonesian Navy with Type 214 Diesel-electric Submarine or it's subclasses, Tridente-class submarine. Both submarine was developed HDW (Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft) of Germany.
The Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering may build the submarines for Indonesia under license from HDW base on South Korea own Type 214 - Son Won-Il class that was build by Hyundai Heavy Industries & Daewoo Shipbuilding base on HDW Type 214 design.
Type 214 Diesel-electric submarine:
Builder - HDW Germany
Propulsion - Diesel propulsion with AIP (Air Independent Propulsion)
South Korea Navy designated - Song Won-Il class
Dive - 400 meter
Days of Operation - 84 days
Displacement - 1,690 ton (surface) / 1,860 ton (submerge)
Length - 65 meter ; Beam - 6.3 meter; Draught - 6 meter
Speed - 12 knots (surface) / 20 knots (submerge)
Range - 780km @ 8 knots speed / 2,311km @ 4 knots speed (submerge)
Crew - 27
Armament - 8 x 533mm torpedo tubes, 4 x subharpoon
Reference: News report, Wikipedia etc.
No details of new submarine was indicate in the news report. As we know, South Korea didn't have it's own design / model of submarine. It was possible for South Korea to supply the Indonesian Navy with Type 214 Diesel-electric Submarine or it's subclasses, Tridente-class submarine. Both submarine was developed HDW (Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft) of Germany.
The Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering may build the submarines for Indonesia under license from HDW base on South Korea own Type 214 - Son Won-Il class that was build by Hyundai Heavy Industries & Daewoo Shipbuilding base on HDW Type 214 design.
Type 214 Diesel-electric submarine:
Builder - HDW Germany
Propulsion - Diesel propulsion with AIP (Air Independent Propulsion)
South Korea Navy designated - Song Won-Il class
Dive - 400 meter
Days of Operation - 84 days
Displacement - 1,690 ton (surface) / 1,860 ton (submerge)
Length - 65 meter ; Beam - 6.3 meter; Draught - 6 meter
Speed - 12 knots (surface) / 20 knots (submerge)
Range - 780km @ 8 knots speed / 2,311km @ 4 knots speed (submerge)
Crew - 27
Armament - 8 x 533mm torpedo tubes, 4 x subharpoon
Reference: News report, Wikipedia etc.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Photo's during LIMA 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Photo of Aircraft During LIMA 2011 Aerial Display
3. Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet from US Navy
2 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Exhibit during LIMA 2011. The Super Hornet involve in aerial display daily. 1 Super Hornet perform on aerial display and another as standby.
The Super Hornet supported by DC-10 Omega Tanker for refueling to Langkawi.
Below is the photo of Super Hornet during LIMA 2011 aerial display:
4. Saab JAS-39 C/D Gripen from Royal Thai Air Force
2 JAS-39C/D Gripen from Royal Thai Air Force participate at LIMA 2011. The RTAF Gripen make it first appearence at International Air Show outside Thailand at LIMA 2011. The Gripen just exhibit for static display.
2 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet Exhibit during LIMA 2011. The Super Hornet involve in aerial display daily. 1 Super Hornet perform on aerial display and another as standby.
The Super Hornet supported by DC-10 Omega Tanker for refueling to Langkawi.
Below is the photo of Super Hornet during LIMA 2011 aerial display:
4. Saab JAS-39 C/D Gripen from Royal Thai Air Force
2 JAS-39C/D Gripen from Royal Thai Air Force participate at LIMA 2011. The RTAF Gripen make it first appearence at International Air Show outside Thailand at LIMA 2011. The Gripen just exhibit for static display.
LIMA 2011 - Aerial Photo
1. Dassault Aviation Rafale from French Air Force
2 Dassault Rafale participate at LIMA 2011 Airshow. 1 involve in aerial display daily. 1 unit act as standby. Dassault Rafale test pilot perform Rafale on daily aerial display. Dassault Rafale supported by A310 MRTT for refueling on the way to Langkawi from UAE French Air Base.
Below is Rafale photo during aerial display:
2. EADS / BAE System Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche II from RAF
2 Eurofighter Typhoon involve for LIMA 11 aerial show display. 1 Typhoon perform daily aerial display from RMAF Air Base Butterworth. Another Typhoon act as standby.
4 RAF Eurofighter Typhoon arrive at Butterworth Air Base on October for FPDA Exercise Bersama LIMA 11.
2 Typhoon remain at Butterworth Air Base for LIMA 2011 participation. Another 2 Typhoon involve in Dubai Air Show in November 2011.
Typhoon was piloted by BAE System Typhoon Test Pilot Nat Makepeace for daily aerial display. During aerial display Typhoon perform rolling, agility, 9G turning etc.
Below is the photo of Typhoon during aerial display at LIMA 2011:
2 Dassault Rafale participate at LIMA 2011 Airshow. 1 involve in aerial display daily. 1 unit act as standby. Dassault Rafale test pilot perform Rafale on daily aerial display. Dassault Rafale supported by A310 MRTT for refueling on the way to Langkawi from UAE French Air Base.
Below is Rafale photo during aerial display:
2. EADS / BAE System Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche II from RAF
2 Eurofighter Typhoon involve for LIMA 11 aerial show display. 1 Typhoon perform daily aerial display from RMAF Air Base Butterworth. Another Typhoon act as standby.
4 RAF Eurofighter Typhoon arrive at Butterworth Air Base on October for FPDA Exercise Bersama LIMA 11.
2 Typhoon remain at Butterworth Air Base for LIMA 2011 participation. Another 2 Typhoon involve in Dubai Air Show in November 2011.
Typhoon was piloted by BAE System Typhoon Test Pilot Nat Makepeace for daily aerial display. During aerial display Typhoon perform rolling, agility, 9G turning etc.
Below is the photo of Typhoon during aerial display at LIMA 2011:
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