Main areas of development of complexes of on-board equipment and weapons for fighter aircraft

Abstract

The achievements of the defined capabilities of fighter tactical aircraft are analyzed, which will provide a comprehensive approach to the development of their on-board equipment and weapons complexes, as one of the promising areas of modernization of weapons and military equipment, which play a key role in providing fighter air cover against air strikes of groups of troops (forces), important (critical) facilities of infrastructure and communications in the course of air defense. The complex of on-board equipment and armament of the MiG-29 aircraft, as unified with the complex of the Su-27 aircraft, was analyzed, and its equipment, which needs improvement and/or modernization (replacement), was listed. The calculated coefficient of the military-technical level for the "small" modernization of the tactical aircraft and for the further modernization of the aircraft, which will ensure the performance of combat tasks in modern conditions of combat operations, is given.

The areas of improvement of the fourth-generation on-board equipment and weapons complexes, which will ensure the fulfillment of tasks as intended, are substantiated and specified. The modernization provides the fighters with new weapons systems, advanced avionics, and improved maneuverability, makes them a formidable adversary on the modern battlefield. Modernizing existing aircraft is more cost-effective than purchasing new ones, while maintaining a high level of combat effectiveness.

It is advisable to carry out further scientific research in such areas as the development of new algorithms of navigation systems to increase immunity, autonomy and navigation accuracy of fighter aircraft, as well as automatic control systems to ensure efficiency during the conduct of combat operations in a group and the integration of fighter aircraft into a single automated control system troops, compatible with partner countries.