"The modernization
will include on-board radio-electronic systems of the aircraft. Parameters
of the antisubmarine complex, the navigation system and the weapons
control system will be improved," the source said. The "Zaslon"
research center will play one of the key roles in upgrading the onboard
electronic systems of the aircraft. The company has extensive experience
of modernizing weapons control systems.
The Tupolev Tu-142 is a maritime reconnaissance and ASW aircraft derived
from the Tu-95 turboprop strategic bomber. Its first flight occured
in 1968 while the latest variant (Tu-142MZ) was produced until 1994.
The aircraft is fitted with two weapon bays with a total capacity
of 11,340 kg combat load for:
- Sonobuoys (RGB-15/25/55A/75)
- Up to 12 torpedoes (APR-2, APR-3
and UMGT-1)
Typical loadout being 126 sonobuoys and 6 torpedoes
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