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| name = N036 Belka |
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| caption = [[Tikhomirov Scientific Research Institute of Instrument Design|NIIP]]'s Belka [[Active Electronically Scanned Array|AESA]] [[radar]] for the Su-57 on display at the [[MAKS (air show)|MAKS airshow]] |
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| type = X-Band, L-Band [[active electronically scanned array]] |
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| national origin = [[Russia]] |
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| manufacturer = Tikhomirov NIIP |
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| designer = Tikhomirov NIIP |
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| status = Operational (2020) |
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'''N036 |
'''N036 Belka''' ({{langx|ru|Белка}}, literally [[Squirrel]]) is an [[active electronically scanned array]] radar system developed by [[Tikhomirov Scientific Research Institute of Instrument Design|Tikhomirov]] NIIP for the fifth generation [[Sukhoi Su-57]] fighter aircraft. |
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==Design== |
==Design== |
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The radar is a part of Sh121 multifunctional integrated radio electronic system (MIRES) onboard the Su-57. The N036 radar system is developed by Tikhomirov NIIP Institute and consists of a main nose-mounted [[X-band]] AESA radar with 1,514 T/R modules, designated the N036-1-01, and two smaller X-band AESA radars with 404 T/R modules mounted on the sides of the forward fuselage designated N036B-1-01.<ref>Butowski (2021), pp. 78-79</ref><ref name="Air International October 2013 p79"/> The suite also has two N036L-1-01 [[L-band]] arrays on the wing's leading edge extensions that are not only used for friend-or-foe identification but also for electronic warfare purposes. Computer processing of the X- and L-band signals enable the systems information to be significantly enhanced. It has the ability to track 60 targets and shoot 16 targets in the air simultaneously, or engage up to four targets on land at the same time. The L402 "Himalayas" electronic countermeasures ([[Electronic countermeasure|ECM]]) suite made by the [[KNIRTI]] institute uses both its own arrays and that of the N036 radar.<ref name="Air International October 2013 p79">Butowski 2013, p. 79.</ref> |
The radar is a part of Sh121 multifunctional integrated radio electronic system (MIRES) onboard the Su-57. The N036 radar system is developed by Tikhomirov NIIP Institute and consists of a main nose-mounted [[X-band]] AESA radar with 1,514 T/R modules, designated the N036-1-01, and two smaller X-band AESA radars with 404 T/R modules (2,322 T/R modules total) mounted on the sides of the forward fuselage designated N036B-1-01.<ref>Butowski (2021), pp. 78-79</ref><ref name="Air International October 2013 p79"/> The suite also has two N036L-1-01 [[L-band]] arrays on the wing's leading edge extensions that are not only used for friend-or-foe identification but also for electronic warfare purposes. Computer processing of the X- and L-band signals enable the systems information to be significantly enhanced. It has the ability to track 60 targets and shoot 16 targets in the air simultaneously, or engage up to four targets on land at the same time. The L402 "Himalayas" electronic countermeasures ([[Electronic countermeasure|ECM]]) suite made by the [[KNIRTI]] institute uses both its own arrays and that of the N036 radar.<ref name="Air International October 2013 p79">Butowski 2013, p. 79.</ref> |
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In 2012, ground tests of the N036 radar began on the third (T-50-3) and fifth (T-50-5) Su-57 prototype aircraft.<ref>[http://en.ria.ru/mlitary_news/20120808/175068051.html "Sukhoi Tests New Radar Array for 5th-Generation Fighter."] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120813050647/http://en.ria.ru/mlitary_news/20120808/175068051.html |date=13 August 2012}} ''RIA Novosti'', 8 August 2012.</ref> Tikhomirov-NIIP has delivered six forward-looking prototype N036 Byelka radar for Su-57 fighter jets. <ref>{{Cite web|last=GDC|date=2021-11-08|title=Su- |
In 2012, ground tests of the N036 radar began on the third (T-50-3) and fifth (T-50-5) Su-57 prototype aircraft.<ref>[http://en.ria.ru/mlitary_news/20120808/175068051.html "Sukhoi Tests New Radar Array for 5th-Generation Fighter."] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120813050647/http://en.ria.ru/mlitary_news/20120808/175068051.html |date=13 August 2012}} ''RIA Novosti'', 8 August 2012.</ref> Tikhomirov-NIIP has delivered six forward-looking prototype N036 Byelka radar for Su-57 fighter jets. <ref>{{Cite web|last=GDC|date=2021-11-08|title=Su-57's AESA Radar Is Yet to Pass Debugging Phase, Says Tikhomirov-NIIP Director General Yuri Bely|url=https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2021/11/09/su-57s-aesa-radar-is-yet-to-pass-debugging-phase-says-tikhomirov-niip-director-general-yuri-bely/|access-date=2021-11-10|website=Global Defense Corp|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 05:15, 26 October 2024
N036 Belka | |
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NIIP's Belka AESA radar for the Su-57 on display at the MAKS airshow | |
Role | X-Band, L-Band active electronically scanned array |
National origin | Russia |
Manufacturer | Tikhomirov NIIP |
Designer | Tikhomirov NIIP |
Status | Operational (2020) |
Primary user | Russian Air Force |
Developed from | Irbis-E |
N036 Belka (Russian: Белка, literally Squirrel) is an active electronically scanned array radar system developed by Tikhomirov NIIP for the fifth generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter aircraft.
Design
[edit]The radar is a part of Sh121 multifunctional integrated radio electronic system (MIRES) onboard the Su-57. The N036 radar system is developed by Tikhomirov NIIP Institute and consists of a main nose-mounted X-band AESA radar with 1,514 T/R modules, designated the N036-1-01, and two smaller X-band AESA radars with 404 T/R modules (2,322 T/R modules total) mounted on the sides of the forward fuselage designated N036B-1-01.[1][2] The suite also has two N036L-1-01 L-band arrays on the wing's leading edge extensions that are not only used for friend-or-foe identification but also for electronic warfare purposes. Computer processing of the X- and L-band signals enable the systems information to be significantly enhanced. It has the ability to track 60 targets and shoot 16 targets in the air simultaneously, or engage up to four targets on land at the same time. The L402 "Himalayas" electronic countermeasures (ECM) suite made by the KNIRTI institute uses both its own arrays and that of the N036 radar.[2]
In 2012, ground tests of the N036 radar began on the third (T-50-3) and fifth (T-50-5) Su-57 prototype aircraft.[3] Tikhomirov-NIIP has delivered six forward-looking prototype N036 Byelka radar for Su-57 fighter jets. [4]
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N036L-1-01 L-band array
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N036B-1-01B AESA radar on display at the 2013 MAKS airshow
References
[edit]- ^ Butowski (2021), pp. 78-79
- ^ a b Butowski 2013, p. 79.
- ^ "Sukhoi Tests New Radar Array for 5th-Generation Fighter." Archived 13 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine RIA Novosti, 8 August 2012.
- ^ GDC (2021-11-08). "Su-57's AESA Radar Is Yet to Pass Debugging Phase, Says Tikhomirov-NIIP Director General Yuri Bely". Global Defense Corp. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
Bibliography
[edit]- Butowski, Piotr. "Raptorski's Maiden Flight". Air International, Vol. 78, No 3, March 2010, pp. 30–37. Stamford, UK: Key Publishing.
- Butowski, Piotr. "Su-57 Felon". Combat Aircraft, Vol. 78, No 3, March 2010, pp. 30–37. Stamford, UK: Key Publishing.
- Butowski, Piotr. "T-50 Turning and Burning over Moscow". Air International, Vol. 85, No 4, October 2013, pp. 79–82. Stamford, UK: Key Publishing.