AAAU Model for Netra
The AAAU houses Front-End of Primary Radar (PR) and Secondary Surveillance Radar(SSR) electronics. The PR is an Active Electronically Steered Array Radar with a normal detection range and an extended against RCS of fighter class aircraft. Two radiating planar arrays assembled back to back and mounted on top of the aircraft fuselage provide 240° coverage on either side of AAAU. The SSR emits a message querying the target in a particular sector for friend/foe. Replies from the target are automatically associated with Primary Radar detections.
- AAAU structure is designed for aerodynamic loads and aero-elastic requirement.
- Easy accessibility for electronic components inside AAAU
- The front hood and antenna panel are structurally optimized for bird impact as specified in FAR requirements
- Rain/Lighting protection as per FAR 25
- Dimension : 8.24mx0.915mx0.52m
- Weight : 1550 Kg
- Houses integrated antenna panel for PR and SSR, TRMM, Multi output power supply, ABFU and SSR electronics
- End User : Indian Air Force
- Equivalent Foreign System : ERIEYE, PHALCON AWACS, Wedge-Tail
- Comparative Technical Features : Better as it provides Elevation Scanning & easier access to LRUs during maintenance.
- Cost Comparison : 75Cr(indigenous)Vs195Cr(Import)
- Production : Qty:6Nos
- Production Agency : M/s CABS/BEL