“by using tools, which are equipped with these aircraft, the FAA, control the means of destruction. We work actively to solving problems of control drones aboard. It all happens in a single information space” – said the TV channel “Zvezda”, the General designer of concern “VEGA” Vladimir Verba. He commented on the unique capabilities of A-50U, who took part in a ceremonial flight over red square on June 24.
This winged car really is unique. With the help of special equipment, the most important of which is the radio technical complex “Shmel”, it is able from a distance to detect and identify air, sea and large ground targets, transmit the information to command posts and to direct the planes to strike at the objects found. If the predecessor of the A-50U can communicate in automatic mode only the high-altitude interceptor MiG-31, an upgraded version of the winged cars are ready to transfer targeting any frontline aircraft, ground-based air defense systems and even drones.
the Improvement of the basic version of a flying radar doing at the company named after Beriev in Taganrog. Plane set radio system with improved characteristics. Due to this, the A-50U began to find low-flying stealth targets, including made by technology “stealth”, as well as cruise missiles and helicopters. In addition, the increased stability of the on-Board electronics “mushroom” for electronic warfare. On Board there was room for more fuel. And the crew – rest area and kitchen facilities.
According to some reports, the Russian space forces have already received six modernized A-50U. Seventh expected next year. And on the basis of “the fifties” creating advanced aircraft radar surveillance and targeting A-100. There is information that new flying radar can detect and track up to 300 targets at a distance of 650 km and manage 30 fighters. The plane will stay in the air for up to six hours and can be removed from its base on the distance of a thousand kilometers.
