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Oct 11, 2017 Bilal Khan
Turkey’s state-owned Anadolu
Agency reports that the Turkish Undersecretariat of Defence Industries
(SSM) has formally accepted the Meteksan Savunma MİLDAR millimetric wave (mmW)
radar for use on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack
helicopter.
The SSM commissioned Meteksan to develop the MİLDAR in
2013. In December 2016, Meteksan and TAI began testing the MİLDAR from onboard
the T129 ATAK. Meteksan aimed to see serial production of the MİLDAR commence
in 2018 or 2019.
A mmW radar is an extremely high frequency (EHF) radar capable
of transmitting radio waves from 30 to 300 GHz. Lower power requirements enable
for relatively compact and lightweight radar suites, suitable for lightweight
aircraft. The MİLDAR, like other mmW radars, can augment electro-optical and
infrared (EO/IR) sensors in searching, identifying and engaging targets on
land.
Notes & Comments:
The MİLDAR aims to provide the T129 ATAK with analogous
tracking and engagement capabilities to the AN/APG-78-equipped AN-64D/E Apache
Longbow/Guardian. However, one of the marquee elements of the AN/APG-78 is its
integration to the AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire anti-tank guided missile (ATGM).
The Longbow Hellfire uses a mmW seeker that works with the AN/APG-78 to engage
targets.
Roketsan would have to transition the UMTAS ATGM-series,
which currently semi-active laser-homing or imaging infrared (IIR), to a mmW
seeker to achieve a similar solution. An alternate route could be to data-link
the MİLDAR to the UMTAS wherein the UMTAS receives location data from the
MİLDAR until it is close enough to the target to switch to the terminal-stage
IIR seeker.
Ideally, the MİLDAR would also be positioned from the
T129’s top-rotor, as opposed to occupying wing or hardpoint stations on the
side. Granted, several T129s could operate together, with one serving as a
scout or radar-unit for the flight. However, in 2016 Meteksan stated (text
in Turkish) that efforts were underway to ultimately configure the MİLDAR
above the top-rotor.
Original post: quwa.org
Meteksan Mildar Milimetric Wave Radar
Shooting Control Radar (AKR) is a radar that operates at
millimeter wave frequencies, providing shot control capability and navigation
assistance for off-road helicopters. It can detect and follow targets in
bad weather conditions day or night, and can show obstacles in front of the
platform by providing height information. AKR has low power, weight and
dimensions as well as low probability of catching.
AKR has two functions:
Shooting Control Function
AKR detects moving targets quickly and is starting to follow. AKR, pilota offers pilots on the radar screen for possible targets that create 360 degrees state awareness. At the same time, the helicopter increases attack and rescue abilities by allowing multiple targets to be engaged.
AKR detects moving targets quickly and is starting to follow. AKR, pilota offers pilots on the radar screen for possible targets that create 360 degrees state awareness. At the same time, the helicopter increases attack and rescue abilities by allowing multiple targets to be engaged.
Terrain Profile Creation Function
It is important to determine the altitude and obstacles
in the navigational platform of the helicopter platform in terms of navigation
safety. With this function, the radar pilot will scan the direction and angle
range desired and present the terrain profile in real time with Pilota. The
profile produced is updated periodically to prevent any losses that can occur
especially on low flights.
Helicopter Attack Power 4th Floor, Defense Power
Increased 7 times with Mildar Fire Control Radar to be Integrated with Weapon
Systems. Mildar will be able to provide Land Elevation Information in addition
to the Multi-Target Tracking Function in order to support Pilot Navigation in
the difficult terrain conditions where the Terrain Profiling Function and the
View Distance. Radar Under the Conditions Where Electro-Optic Systems Are
Inadequate A large area can detect and track targets by fast and efficient
automatic searching and transfer target information to weapon systems, even in
difficult weather conditions.
Automatic Landing and Departure System Radar OKIS is
being developed as a sensor system to be used in the safe landing and take-off
of unmanned aerial vehicles. Designed as a single impact radar, the OKIS will
provide precise position information to the automatic takeoff landing system.
The system can be used in ANHA as well as other national HRA.
The RESTORE will have SAR (Artificial Spatial Radar) in
addition to the target detection and tracking function. The radar system, which
will provide detailed analysis of the user's standing targets with the SAR
(Artificial Spatial Radar) mode, will also prevent the aircraft from impacting
the terrain obstacle along the flight directions thanks to the land profile
extraction feature. The radar system's mode of land profile creation and
detection and tracking modes of air and land vehicles can operate at the same
time.
METEKSAN MİLDAR MİLMETETRE WAVE RADAR ANTENNE - MMW RADAR
BOTH RAIL will be used in unmanned aerial vehicles with
low utility load capacity. The system can also be used as a fire control
radar in armed RPEs.
The related prototypes to be developed within the scope
of the project are mounted on T129 helicopter and ANKA platforms for testing
purposes and the activities related to the trial are carried out by Meteksan Defense
and subcontractor TAI. Deliveries are scheduled for April 2017, June 2018
and September 2019, respectively.
Helicopter MİLDAR's features are as follows:
- Target
detection tracking function,
- Multiple
target detection,
- Slow
and fast scanning,
- High
resolution and range resolution,
- 12
km range for target detection and tracking in slow scan mode,
- Low
volume, weight and power requirements,
- Real-time
ARPO image,
- Creating
a land profile of 2,5 km in the mountains,
- Navigation
support
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