The Oko radar is capable of simultaneously tracking 40 targets. The antenna is seen deployed.
Posted on 08/10/2009 8:38:10 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
India approves deals for Ka-31, AW101 helicopters
By Radhakrishna Rao
India's cabinet committee on security has approved the planned purchase of another five Kamov Ka-31 airborne early warning helicopters from Russia for an estimated Rp9.5 billion ($198 million).
To join the Indian navy's five AEW-configured Ka-31s in providing radar picket services, the new aircraft will be equipped with E-801M Oko sensors, which can track up to 40 airborne and surface threats simultaneously.
New Delhi has also finalised a plan to acquire 12 VVIP-configured AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters. The aircraft will be delivered with self-protection equipment capable of warding off missile threats.
The Oko radar is capable of simultaneously tracking 40 targets. The antenna is seen deployed.
Love those 101s.
Amazing helos.
How are the Marine One helos coming along?
Anybody?
I think that was killed
Kamov is a good chopper.
I’d like to know how the antenna is placed into a position for landing. Doesn’t look too aerodynamic, and I don’t even want to know how it responds to high winds when the thing is in a hover. The pilot’s got to have some real muscles and gonads to fly that thing. But then again, it’s Russian
I think the antenna looks plenty aerodynamic. It acts as a counterweight to the unstable double-rotor design. Reminds me of a toy helo.
All four landing gear units are retractable, making space for the movement of the Oko radar, which rests flat under the fuselage when inactive.
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