Ле Бурже
четверг, 30 июня 2011 г.
Первый полет японского ATD-X в 2014 году
Tokyo has reaffirmed its plan for a 2014 first flight of its experimental Mitsubishi ATD-X Shinshin stealth demonstrator, while it also considers three fighters for its F-X requirement.
"The first flight of the ATD-X is scheduled in Japan fiscal year 2014," said Japan's defence ministry.
"The ATD-X is a trial product of a high-manoeuvrability stealth aircraft adopting various state-of-the-art technologies that may be applied to future fighters, and confirm and verify the practicality and operational effectiveness of systems under various flight conditions," said the ministry. "It is also intended for the study of air defence against stealth fighters that might be deployed in the neighbouring region in the future."
Japan unveiled the first full-sized mock-up of the ATD-X at Japan Aerospace 2008. Many observers, noting the immense costs and risks in developing an indigenous fighter, have speculated that the project was a bargaining chip to help Tokyo gain access to the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, which Washington steadfastly refused to sell to its Pacific ally.
Meanwhile, the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed F-35A Lightning II are vying for the F-X requirement to replace Japan's McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantoms. Tokyo issued a long-awaited request for proposals for the deal in April.
According to Tokyo's mid-term defence programme for the years 2011-15, the Japan Air Self-Defence Force has initial plans to procure 12 aircraft, with the final number yet to be determined. At a media briefing at the Paris air show, however, Boeing said the F-X requirement is for 42 aircraft.
Boeing added that it elected to offer the Super Hornet as opposed to a variant of the F-15 because Japan seeks a diversity of fighter types. The country operates a large force of F-15Js, but was concerned about readiness in the event of a problem with a specific type of aircraft.
Under F-X, substantial parts of the aircraft selected will be produced in Japan. Both Boeing and Lockheed have a long history of industrial co-operation with Japan on fighter programmes, while Eurofighter is a newcomer. The strong diplomatic ties between the USA and Japan, and the possibility that they may one day face common threats in the form of North Korea or China, would appear to favour the US aircraft over their European rival.
Tokyo expects proposals to be submitted by the end of September. The defence ministry said it will request that funds for the F-X purchase be appropriated for FY2012, with the aim of inducting the aircraft in 2016.
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"The first flight of the ATD-X is scheduled in Japan fiscal year 2014," said Japan's defence ministry.
"The ATD-X is a trial product of a high-manoeuvrability stealth aircraft adopting various state-of-the-art technologies that may be applied to future fighters, and confirm and verify the practicality and operational effectiveness of systems under various flight conditions," said the ministry. "It is also intended for the study of air defence against stealth fighters that might be deployed in the neighbouring region in the future."
Japan unveiled the first full-sized mock-up of the ATD-X at Japan Aerospace 2008. Many observers, noting the immense costs and risks in developing an indigenous fighter, have speculated that the project was a bargaining chip to help Tokyo gain access to the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, which Washington steadfastly refused to sell to its Pacific ally.
Meanwhile, the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed F-35A Lightning II are vying for the F-X requirement to replace Japan's McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantoms. Tokyo issued a long-awaited request for proposals for the deal in April.
According to Tokyo's mid-term defence programme for the years 2011-15, the Japan Air Self-Defence Force has initial plans to procure 12 aircraft, with the final number yet to be determined. At a media briefing at the Paris air show, however, Boeing said the F-X requirement is for 42 aircraft.
Boeing added that it elected to offer the Super Hornet as opposed to a variant of the F-15 because Japan seeks a diversity of fighter types. The country operates a large force of F-15Js, but was concerned about readiness in the event of a problem with a specific type of aircraft.
Under F-X, substantial parts of the aircraft selected will be produced in Japan. Both Boeing and Lockheed have a long history of industrial co-operation with Japan on fighter programmes, while Eurofighter is a newcomer. The strong diplomatic ties between the USA and Japan, and the possibility that they may one day face common threats in the form of North Korea or China, would appear to favour the US aircraft over their European rival.
Tokyo expects proposals to be submitted by the end of September. The defence ministry said it will request that funds for the F-X purchase be appropriated for FY2012, with the aim of inducting the aircraft in 2016.
Евро беспилотник Dassault nEUROn на Ле Бурже
- Dassault Aviation (France), in addition to being the design authority, takes care of the general design and architecture of the system, the flight control system, the implementation of low observable devices, the final assembly, the systems integration on the “global integration tests rig”, the ground tests, and the flight tests,
- Alenia (Italy) contributes to the project with a new concept of internal weapon bay (“Smart Integrated Weapon Bay” - SIWB), an internal EO/IR sensor, the bay doors and their operating mechanisms, the electrical power and distribution system, and the air data system,
- SAAB (Sweden), is entrusted with the general design of the main fuselage, the landing gear doors, the avionics and the fuel system,
- EADS-CASA (Spain) brings its experience for the wings, the ground station, and the data link integration,
- Hellenic Aerospace Industry - HAI (Greece) is responsible for the rear fuselage, the exhaust pipe, and the supply of racks of the “global integration tests rig”,
- RUAG (Switzerland) is taking care of the low speed wind tunnel tests, and the weapon interfaces between the aircraft and the armaments.
Camcopter S-100 UAS - удар по рынку вертолетов и бевое будущее
Schiebel understands that the unique capabilities of the CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS provide a wide range of civil applications. The company expects to see the S-100 used in a variety of situations and for tasks previously unimaginable. The drone s outstanding performance in recent high-voltage power line inspections in Austria again demonstrated the S-100 s versatility.
Wherever surveillance from the air or sensor measurement is required, deployment of the CAMCOPTER® S-100 is feasible. This drone system especially stands out for its hovering capabilities, which are of advantage in many monitoring tasks. Fields of application for the drone in the civil market are manifold and not limited to anti-bootleg and anti-people-smuggling missions, search for mineral and fossil fuel deposits, antipiracy actions, harbor patrol, search and rescue as well as disaster support and monitoring. Also routine monitoring of pipelines, water lines, power lines, communication lines and large factory premises and plants as well as its use for scientific measurements and movie shoots present possible fields of application.
Lately the S-100 performed power line monitoring flights for several days in Austria. At an average airspeed of 30 knots (55 km/h) also the poles, surge arresters and isolators were inspected. High-definition images taken with the L3 Wescam MX-10 payload were transmitted to the control station in real time. The imagery identified the areas of damage or corrosion as well as spots of bad conductivity on the power lines, thus enabling teams of technicians to focus only on the affected cables and towers. It was the first time in Europe that a UAS performed these inspection tasks, which are usually carried out by manned helicopters.
The advantages of the CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS for civil missions are obvious: This system is uniquely capable of penetrating areas that may be too dangerous for piloted aircraft or ground patrols. Its powerful surveillance capabilities provide constant real-time information 24/7 without any need for prepared area and launch and/or recovery support equipment. This drone system operates day and night, under adverse weather conditions, with a beyond line-of-sight capability of up to 200 km, both on land and at sea. And last but not least, the S-100 UAS is far more cost-effective than any manned alternative.
As Hans Schiebel, President of the Schiebel Group, commented, "At Schiebel, we continually strive for perfection through a process of relentless and iterative improvement. This, of course, leads us to identify new applications for the S-100 in the vast civil market. We look forward to supporting our customers by meeting their requirements at much lower cost than any similarly equipped manned helicopter."
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Lately the S-100 performed power line monitoring flights for several days in Austria. At an average airspeed of 30 knots (55 km/h) also the poles, surge arresters and isolators were inspected. High-definition images taken with the L3 Wescam MX-10 payload were transmitted to the control station in real time. The imagery identified the areas of damage or corrosion as well as spots of bad conductivity on the power lines, thus enabling teams of technicians to focus only on the affected cables and towers. It was the first time in Europe that a UAS performed these inspection tasks, which are usually carried out by manned helicopters.
The advantages of the CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS for civil missions are obvious: This system is uniquely capable of penetrating areas that may be too dangerous for piloted aircraft or ground patrols. Its powerful surveillance capabilities provide constant real-time information 24/7 without any need for prepared area and launch and/or recovery support equipment. This drone system operates day and night, under adverse weather conditions, with a beyond line-of-sight capability of up to 200 km, both on land and at sea. And last but not least, the S-100 UAS is far more cost-effective than any manned alternative.
As Hans Schiebel, President of the Schiebel Group, commented, "At Schiebel, we continually strive for perfection through a process of relentless and iterative improvement. This, of course, leads us to identify new applications for the S-100 in the vast civil market. We look forward to supporting our customers by meeting their requirements at much lower cost than any similarly equipped manned helicopter."
Schiebel is extremely pleased to announce that it has partnered with French shipbuilder DCNS for the purpose of deploying its unrivalled and in-production CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) onboard their new Gowind class of OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessel), L ADROIT which was launched in May.
The Gowind Class L'ADROIT, previously known as Hermes, has been designed to operate, amongst other capabilities, a UAS, and by installing the appropriate cabling and supporting equipment during build, has been fitted out to operate the maritime proven CAMCOPTER® S-100 from day one. The ship will be used primarily to conduct maritime surveillance and reconnaissance missions as well as anti-piracy and anti smuggling operations and is believed to be the first vessel ever to be designed and built to purposely carry a UAS.
Globally there is a continual demand to know more about and understand the movements and actions by potential threats at sea, especially from this size of vessel that offers great flexibility and value for money. With an eye on both the future and technical developments, it was a logical step to design a ship to carry a drone. The fact that our proven and unrivalled CAMCOPTER® S-100 was the UAS of choice on board this class validates our continued concentration on the maritime sector and our strong presence in this market. said Neil Hunter, Managing Director, Schiebel.
The S-100 has already successfully demonstrated its outstanding maritime capabilities on six different classes of vessel across three oceans so far in a variety of challenging conditions. To date, it has accumulated hundreds of flight hours including more than 500 take offs and landings on both military and civilian vessels, in relative wind speeds of up to 40 knots.
Capable of carrying out operations from a single ship or as part of a task force, CAMCOPTER® is a true force multiplier - not only expanding the area of influence and providing high-definition observation and surveillance, but also enabling real-time situational assessments and faster decision making. Closer collaboration of future maritime patrols featuring unmanned air systems together with satellite based reconnaissance as well as radar and sensor systems, will help to ensure safer movement of traffic across the world s oceans, deter aggression, better detect piracy, secure coastlines and protect infrastructure such as pipelines and energy platforms.
The S-100 will begin its trials in the autumn of 2011, with the OPV and its array of capabilities expected to be handed over to the French Navy when they fully take charge of the ship at the end of the year.
Globally there is a continual demand to know more about and understand the movements and actions by potential threats at sea, especially from this size of vessel that offers great flexibility and value for money. With an eye on both the future and technical developments, it was a logical step to design a ship to carry a drone. The fact that our proven and unrivalled CAMCOPTER® S-100 was the UAS of choice on board this class validates our continued concentration on the maritime sector and our strong presence in this market. said Neil Hunter, Managing Director, Schiebel.
The S-100 has already successfully demonstrated its outstanding maritime capabilities on six different classes of vessel across three oceans so far in a variety of challenging conditions. To date, it has accumulated hundreds of flight hours including more than 500 take offs and landings on both military and civilian vessels, in relative wind speeds of up to 40 knots.
Capable of carrying out operations from a single ship or as part of a task force, CAMCOPTER® is a true force multiplier - not only expanding the area of influence and providing high-definition observation and surveillance, but also enabling real-time situational assessments and faster decision making. Closer collaboration of future maritime patrols featuring unmanned air systems together with satellite based reconnaissance as well as radar and sensor systems, will help to ensure safer movement of traffic across the world s oceans, deter aggression, better detect piracy, secure coastlines and protect infrastructure such as pipelines and energy platforms.
The S-100 will begin its trials in the autumn of 2011, with the OPV and its array of capabilities expected to be handed over to the French Navy when they fully take charge of the ship at the end of the year.
Lockheed Martin и новый контракт на $184.3 миллиона долларов
Lockheed Martin recently received a $184.3 million undefinitized contract action from the U.S. Army to begin production of 29 additional Persistent Threat Detection Systems (PTDS) to support coalition forces in Afghanistan.
In 2010, Lockheed Martin delivered 28 PTDS for use in theater, bringing the total number of systems provided to the U.S. Army to 37.
PTDS is a highly effective, combat-proven, aerostat-based intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and communications system in support of force-protection and counter-IED (improvised explosive devices) missions. Used by the Army since 2004, the systems provide around-the-clock coverage of broad geographic areas for weeks at a time with multi-mission sensors.
"Over the past several years, the Department of Defense has placed an increased emphasis on delivering affordable intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to the warfighter," said Colleen Arthur, director of Lockheed Martin's Integrated Defense Technologies business. "PTDS has been doing just that in Iraq and Afghanistan. By providing timely and actionable intelligence, PTDS helps protect our troops from IEDs and other types of threats".
In 2010, Lockheed Martin delivered 28 PTDS for use in theater, bringing the total number of systems provided to the U.S. Army to 37.
PTDS is a highly effective, combat-proven, aerostat-based intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and communications system in support of force-protection and counter-IED (improvised explosive devices) missions. Used by the Army since 2004, the systems provide around-the-clock coverage of broad geographic areas for weeks at a time with multi-mission sensors.
"Over the past several years, the Department of Defense has placed an increased emphasis on delivering affordable intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to the warfighter," said Colleen Arthur, director of Lockheed Martin's Integrated Defense Technologies business. "PTDS has been doing just that in Iraq and Afghanistan. By providing timely and actionable intelligence, PTDS helps protect our troops from IEDs and other types of threats".
Свежий панорамный снимок HMS Queen Elizabeth
THIS eye-catching panoramic photograph captures the moment another piece of the giant carrier jigsaw began to slot into place.
In the giant ship hall at BAE Systems’ Portsmouth facility two enormous sections of the hull of HMS Queen Elizabeth are joined.
It took 30 minutes and 26 remote-controlled hydraulic transporters to move a 3,700-tonne segment of the ship across 25 metres of the hall to link up with an already-completed section.
Together they help form Lower Block 02 – at more than 6,000 tonnes it will be nearly one tenth the displacement of the finished carrier and heavier than either a Type 42 destroyer or Type 23 frigate.
Beyond ‘simply’ joining the two enormous sections of Lower Block 02 together, the act of marriage is a hugely complicated affair – there are pipes, cables, ventilation ducts and machinery to connect. A lot of pipes, cables, ventilation ducts and machinery to connect.
Seventy metres long and 18 metres tall, the finished block will feature 8½ kilometres of pipe work (more than five miles if you prefer Imperial measurements) and 260 kilometres (161 miles!) of cable, plus machinery spaces, stores and switchboards, and 85 cabins for 500 members of the ship’s company and air group.
“Bringing together Lower Block 02 marks the beginning of an exciting stage in the block’s life."
"The team will now begin the task of connecting the pipes, cabling, ventilation and machinery which runs throughout the block, before she is transported to Rosyth in April next year,” said Steven Carroll, Queen Elizabeth Class Project Director at BAE Systems’ Surface Ships division.
“As the block takes shape, the sheer size and scale of this engineering project becomes even more apparent.”
As well as this block, shipwrights and engineers in BAE’s Portsmouth halls are about to begin work on Queen Elizabeth’s forward island, which will house the ship’s bridge and control vessel navigation.
The unique design of the ship and her sister Prince of Wales, which has just been laid down, means there will be two islands overlooking the flight deck; the aft island will house Flyco – flying control, from where operations and movements on the flight deck are directed.
Around 10,000 people are involved in the future carrier project at yards, factories and engineering firms around the UK. The finished ships, which enter service in the latter half of the decade, will be the largest ever to fly the White Ensign.
Небо над Ливией. Разведывательный контейнер MRPS SAAB
For the Swedish contribution to the ongoing Operation ‘Unified Protector’ over Libya, the reconnaissance capacity provided by Saab’s Modular Reconnaissance Pod System, plays a key role.
Sweden is contributing with flight operations to Libya in order to maintain the no-fly zone in accordance with the decision taken by the UN Security Council.The main assignment is tactical aerial reconnaissance, where the capacity of the modular reconnaissance pod system on the Gripen fighter plays a key role. So far more than 80.000 high resolution photos have been captured and, according to the Swedish Armed Forces, overlapping picture are even being used to create digital 3D images.
With Saab’s Modular Reconnaissance Pod System, high-performance fighter aircraft can benefit from enhanced reconnaissance capabilities. The system has a 360 degree rotating window section, maximum flexibility when selecting the sensor suite, including both electro-optical as well as synthetic-aperture radar sensors and both day and night capability. The special design of the pod’s strong back structure supports the highest image resolution even during challenging flight conditions.
Features include the ability to capture high quality images from medium to high altitudes at high speeds, near real-time high-quality imaging and pre-evaluation of captured imagery whilst the aircraft is still airborne. It has a dual mode system; automatic and manual. The modular design supports future technology insertion thus providing for functional growth.
Saab was contracted by FMV, (Swedish Defence Materiel Administration), late in December 2001 for the development and supply of reconnaissance pods for the Swedish Gripen fighter. The system made it’s first flight in 2005. Last year Saab received an order from FMV for further development of the system, comprising night mission capability and improved pilot interface.
