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unveils new "Oghab" Maritime Patrol Aircraft based on Antonov
An-140 |
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Iranian
aircraft manufacturing company HESA in Isfahan has unveiled the first
unit of a basic Maritime Patrol Aircraft named "Oghab". The
new MPA is based on the locally produced IrAn-140 which is a licensed
version of the Antonov An-140. |
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The Oghab,
Iran New Maritime Patrol Aircraft
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Oghab Maritime
Patrol Aircraft basic specifications:
Base platform: HESA IrAn-140 (Antonov An-140)
Length: 22.60 m (74 ft 2 in)
Wingspan: 24.505 m (80 ft 5 in)
Height: 8.23 m (27 ft 0 in)
Wing area: 51 m² (549 ft²)
Empty weight: 12,810 kg (28,240 lb)
Max. takeoff weight: 19,150 kg (42,220 lb)
Powerplant: 2 × Klimov TV3-117VMA-SBM1 turboprops, 1,838 kW (2,466
shp) each
Performance:
Maximum speed: 575 km/h (310 knots, 357 mph)
Cruise speed: 460 (250 knots, 290 mi)
Range: 1380 km / 2420 km (745 nm, 860 mi / 1307 nm, 1504 mi)
Ferry range: 3,680 km (1,990 nm, 2,290 mi)
Service ceiling: 7600 m (25,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 6.83 m/s (1,345 ft/min)
Data from Antonov for An-140 |
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The Oghab
is equipped with a FLIR Systems Ultra8500 optronic sensor
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The Oghab is equipped
with a Ultra8500 optronic sensor by FLIR Systems found between the
two main landing gear struts. The Ultra8500 is gyro-stabilized, comes
with 450 mm of optical IR zoom, auto tracker and optional laser pointer.
A search radar is reportedly installed in the nose of the aircraft
as well as a radar wave receiver. submarine detection system and pollution
detection system.
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Oghab systems
operator workstation
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HESA will eventually
offer four variants of the Oghab. (HMS-100; HMS-200; HMS-400; HMS-500)
The one that has just been unveiled is reported to be the "HMS-200"
variant and doesn't have any offensive capabilities. Other versions
will sports submarine detection systems, pollution detection system
and offensive weapons such as torpedoes and anti-ship missiles according
to models showcased in the past by HESA.
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Oghab variants
specifities
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“The
marine patrol aircraft [...] which have been designed and produced
based on all international standards are shining examples that sanctions
have failed to prevent progress,” said Iranian Defense
Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi on Monday.
He added, considering the country’s demands, the marine patrol
aircraft has been designed and manufactured by Iranian experts with
capabilities equivalent to the most advanced planes in the world,
IRNA reported.
Vahidi said only some countries have the expertise to build the 20-25
ton marine patrol aircraft and emphasized that the indigenous plane
is among such type.
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HESA Oghab MPA interior
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