The newest aviation complex of radar patrol and guidance A-100 “premier” fully prepared for state tests. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Alexei Krivoruchko, visited the Taganrog Aviation Scientific and Technical Complex named after Beriev.
The latest Russian AWACS aircraft “A-100” will soon begin state tests. The stage of ground factory tests at the airfield TANTK named after. Beriev's plane was successful, also spent some time in the air. The aircraft is based on the Il-76MD-90A and equipped with a new dual-band radar with a phased antenna array.
Many characteristics of the new aircraft are under the heading “secret”, but from open sources it became known, what “A-100” can detect and track up to 300 air, sea and land targets, as well as control drones. As an air command post, the A-100 will provide stable communications with various groupings of troops. The aircraft can receive information not only from its radar, but also from space satellites. Besides, has the ability to conduct effective electronic warfare using equipment, located on board.
The presence in the air of the new AWACS aircraft is declared as six hours away from 1000 km from the home airfield.
