The new flight
control system is lighter by its weight and smaller by its dimensions than
other systems.
SARATOV, January 14.
/TASS/. The Design Bureau of Industrial Automatics based in Saratov in southern
Russia has developed a new flight control system for upgraded Mi-28NM combat
helicopters, the press office of the regional industry ministry reported on
Tuesday.
"The PKV-28
flight control system for the latest Mi-28NM ‘Night Hunter’ combat helicopters
has been developed by the Saratov-based Design Bureau of Industrial
Automatics," the press office said in a statement.
The flight control
system developed in Saratov is lighter by its weight and smaller by its dimensions
than other systems and ensures a new level of comfort and easiness in piloting.
It also integrates big potential for further upgrade to meet the customer’s new
requirements.
"Following the
results of state trials, the implemented technical solution will be offered for
helicopters of other models," the statement says.
The Design Bureau of
industrial Automatics was set up in 1947 and is licensed for all types of
activity in the aircraft industry. Today the Design Bureau of Industrial
Automatics develops and produces onboard systems for various aircraft.
The Mi-28NM is a
modernized version of the Mi-28N ‘Night Hunter’ helicopter. The work on the
helicopter’s new modification started in 2009. The Mi-28NM has received a
principally new panoramic view locator, a new control system with artificial
intelligence elements and other equipment and will be capable of using
precision weapons. The helicopter is designated to strike the armor, carry out
reconnaissance and provide target acquisition.
Russian Deputy
Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko said at the Army-2019 arms show that the
Defense Ministry had signed a contract with the Russian Helicopters rotorcraft
manufacturer on the delivery of 98 Mi-28NM attack helicopters to the troops.
