The Southern Military District put into operation a modernized Il-20M electronic reconnaissance aircraft. The ceremony took place at one of the airfields of the Rostov region. It is reported by the press service of the Southern Military District.
According to the report, the main feature of the modernized Il-20M aircraft is the ability to issue target designations to a hypersonic aviation missile system “Dagger”. highlights, that communication is carried out via a secure communication channel directly with the missile itself.
The new reconnaissance aircraft is equipped with modern electronic, electronic and opto-electronic intelligence, which allows him to conduct radio interception in a wide range of frequencies. Besides, the latest equipment installed on the aircraft allows detecting small objects in the air, conduct video and high-definition photography.
The press service emphasized, that the modernized Il-20M is capable of performing tasks in any weather conditions and at any time of the day.
Recall, what is OCD “Reviewer” on the modernization of Il-20M aircraft was completed in the spring 2018 of the year, at the end of May, the military received the first modernized Il-20M. The work on the modernization of the Il-20 and Il-22 special-purpose aircraft was carried out by the company “Ilyushin” and “Experimental Machine-Building Plant named after. Myasishteva”.
IL-20 is designed to conduct signals intelligence and electronic warfare. The aircraft is based on the passenger Il-18. First flew in 1968 year.
