The Tupolev-22M3M was
equipped with the newest on-board digital radio-electronic equipment.
KAZAN, August 16.
/TASS/. An upgraded long-range missile-carrying bomer Tupolev 22M3M was rolled
out on the premises of the S.P. Gorbunov Aircraft Building Plant in Kazan on
Thursday, a TASS correspondent reports from the scene.
"The first
experimental Tupolev-22M3M was created under a large-scale program for
upgrading strategic and long-range aircraft PAO Tupolev is working on at the
moment. In the next phase the first batch of Tupolev-22M3 planes currently in
service will be upgraded," Tupolev CEO Alexander Konyukhov said at the
ceremony.
After the
presentation the Tupolev-22M3M will enter the stage of ground and flight tests.
"The Defense
Ministry will make a decision to upgrade operational planes on the basis of
results of joint government certification tests. By and large the upgrade
program will ensure the operation of strategic and long-range planes in the
long term and effective performance of their tasks," Konyukhov said.
Upgraded plane
"In the process
of profound upgrade the Tupolev-22M3M was equipped with the newest on-board
digital radio-electronic equipment made of domestically manufactured
components. In particular, the plane boasts new navigation, communication and
targeting equipment, new engine and fuel consumption control systems and
radio-electronic warfare means," the Tupolev company said.
The replacement of
80% of radio-electronics has improved the accuracy of navigation and automation
of the plane’s control and made its maintenance simpler and easier. The
on-board radio-electronic equipment of Tupolev-22M3M and Tupolev-160M are
similar and compatible.
"The upgraded
plane was also equipped with a new information and control system with digital
indicators in the cockpit and the function of intellectual support for the
crew," PAO Tupolev said.
The plane’s potential
has been enhanced considerably. Its combat effectiveness and combat radius is
far greater.
Tupolev-22M3M is a
multi-role missile-carrying bomber with a variable sweep wing.
The first upgraded
bombers Tupolev-22M3M will begin to be provided for the armed forces as of
2021, the head of the United Aircraft Corporation Yuri Slyusar said.
Source: ITAR-TASS
16-08-2018
