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ISRAELI EXHIBITORS
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The recently revealed Rafael Python-5 remains to be somewhat mysterious in terms of improvements over the Python-4. It is confirmed to incorporate new flight control algorithms, better IRCCM, better computer architecture, a dual waveband IIR seeker and a Fibre-optic Gyro based INS.?The Derby active-BVRAAM is likely to be chosen for the Indian Navy's upcoming Sea-Harrier upgrade.
The Rafael Barak-1 is quickly being standardized on most Indian Naval vessels including the Delhi class, Brahmaputra class, Rajput class as well as the carrier
Viraat
. The small 2175 mm long, 98 kg missile can undertake 45 g maneuvers to defeat most targets. An enhanced Barak with an active radar seeker and multistage propulsion is under development. Seen on the right is a quad launcher carrying 4 LAHAT laser guided missiles. The Lahat has also spawned an 8 km range derivative known as the Lightbow, for use in the anti-tank as well as anti-helicopter roles.
E.M.I.T Aviation Consult Ltd. is a lesser known company founded in 1986 for the development and manufacture of UAV systems. The Blue-Horizon 2 is a small 80 kg(empty) UAV of wingspan 6.5 m and length 3.2 m. Powered by a WAE-342 engine and carrying 50 kg of internal fuel, it has a 16 hour endurance at 70 kias speed. Max speed is 120 kias at 2000 feet and take off distance is 250 m at an MTOW of 150 kg.
The Sparrow-N is even smaller with a wingspan of 2.44 m and a length of 2.14 m. It has an endurance of 4 hrs with a 60-70 kts cruise speed and a weight of 45 kg including a 12 kg payload. Endurance may be increased to 6 hrs by using a larger fuel tank. The Electro-Optical payload "Microview", is integrated into the nose. The UAV is powered by a 2 cylinder, 2 stroke gasoline (85/87 MOGAS) engine.
IAI unveiled their new I-SEE mini-UAV at DEFEXPO. It has an endurance of around 40-60 minutes, range 5-10 km from base station and an operating altitude of 10,000 feet. Length is 1.82 m and wingspan 2.90 m. With a small 800 gram nose mounted payload, the take-off weight is a mere 7.8 kg.
The IAI I-View is yet another recent revelation, having been unveiled at Le Bourget. Second only to the I-See in terms of small size, it is powered by a nose mounted two-cylinder reciprocating engine driving a tractor propeller and weighs 125-165 Kg at take-off. Length is 4.10 m, Span 5.70 m and maximum attainable altitude is 22,000 feet. Although the tricycle undercarriage may suggest otherwise, launch is through a catapult and recovery is aided with a precision parafoil.
An officer checks out the Spike-MR ATGM system. The equipment mounted on the tripod includes the launcher, Command Launch Unit and a Thermal Sight. The Spike-MR combines both electro-optical targetting and commands via a fibre optic datalink which also permits the use of the seeker for accurate surveillance as well. Maximum range is 8 km. ?
Another recently revealed item was Rafael's HeliCOAT simulator. The HeliCOAT weapons suite adds two MFDs, HMS and NVG, the Rafael Aero-Gem self protection suite including a Guitar 350 MAWS, DIRCM and CFDS, electro-optical sensors and two launchers, each with 4 Spike-ER missiles.?The latter have additional fire and steer modes and can also be carried by ships and vehicles.
First look at the Elta EL/M-2022U maritime patrol radar for UAVs. Modes of operation include the Sea Mode for detection and auto tracking of ships, Classification Mode with Range Signature and Inverse SAR imaging, Imaging Mode with wide-area Strip-SAR imaging and Spot-SAR imaging, Air Mode for the detection and tracking of airborne targets, and a Nav/Weather Mode with Real Beam Mapping (RBM) and a 4 color weather avoidance display. The Heron UAV uses a 114 kg / 2300 Watt set wheras VUAVs may use a 50 kg/ 1000 Watt variant.
The Elta EL/M-2055 SAR/GMTI/Weather radar is intended for the Searcher and Heron UAVs. While the larger Heron UAV can carry a 66 kg / 1100 Watt set, smaller tactical UAVs may use a 36 kg / 700 Watt variant.
IMI's 'Tavor' series of 5.56 mm Assualt Rifles based on the Bullpup design and the 'Galil' 7.62 mm Sniper Rifle. All Tavor versions have a 750-900 rpm sustained rate of fire. Both the Tavor and Galil have entered service with the Indian Army. Additional Micro-Uzi submachine guns and 7000 lightweight Assault Rifles were also purchased for the Special Forces.
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