Flight testing of EW pods developed by Tübitak Bilgem started

[Cabatli_TR]

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[Cabatli_TR]

The Indigenous EHPOD is a new generation electronic jamming system that is capable of smart jamming through its internal DRFM (Digital RF Memory). This system is designed in a way to feature listening, sense of direction, jamming, deception and noise capabilities. With its broad band, narrow and wide band RWR sub-system, high precision sense of direction, high effective radiated power (ERP), DRFM based broad beam jamming and deception capability optimized for the criteria it is designed upon, multiple simultaneous engagement capability, high-performance heating/cooling system (Environmental Conditioning System [ECS]) enabling the system to operate in all flight profiles, advanced jamming techniques effective against all threat spectrums in line with the operational requirements and reprogramming feature through the Task Data File developed with indigenous design, it is a system ranked among the top category of the EW Pods that exist in the inventories of developed countries.

Additionally, the structural design of the EHPOD to be utilized in the F-16C combat aircraft that will fly at supersonic speeds, was made in line with military standards by TUBITAK UZAY. The outer shell geometry of the 4-meter long EHPOD was designed as similar as possible to the external centerline fuel tank of 300 gallons (1.150 liters) of the F-16 Aircraft. Aluminum alloys and composite materials (for a light weight and resilient product) are utilized in the production of the pods. The turbo compressor, exchanger, pump, accumulator, pipe system and unions/fittings are part of the 100% indigenously designed cooling system which guarantees the system’s performance under all F-16 flight conditions.

Liquid cooling technology is used in the active heat control system of the EHPOD. The EHPOD with liquid and air cooling and natural heating during the flight receives the air as RAM Air through the air inlet near the front of the hull and spreads it within the pod through the turbo compressor. A RAM Air Turbine (RAT) was not required in the EHPODs as the F-16C Aircraft is able to supply the power required for the system. As a result of the adequate energy efficiency and the existing power supply in the aircraft, there is no need for a RAT type cooling technology.

According to the information we obtained, instead of using Active Electronically Scanned Phased Arrayed (AESA) antenna technology, a broad beamed multiple ‘horn’ antenna group was utilized in the EHPOD System which is to be integrated and certified for the F-16C type aircraft. The main objective behind the design of this structure is ultimately achieving efficiency in jamming. This form of antenna acquires broad beam capability that could best tolerate direction faults likely to occur in all the maneuvers of the F-16C Aircraft. In conclusion, since the EW Pod is a self-protection EW Pod instead of an Escort Jamming pod, and as the primary purpose consists of the self-defense of the carrier F-16 Aircraft, the multiple ‘horn’ antenna group design is preferred as the most optimum and cost-effective solution.

EHPOD System is capable of providing its users ‘considerably more’ effective radiated power than both the external EW Self-Defense Pods such as the AN/ALQ-211(V)9 and the EL/l-8225 in the inventory of the TurAF and internal EW Self-Defense Systems.

The EHPOD with a high-capacity DRFM capability is able to apply modern coherent and non-coherent jamming techniques to more than one threat radar. On account of such capacities, the EHPOD is also capable of eliminating the effectiveness of threat radars both in search and track modes.

Status Report: EHPOD & EDPOD Projects

The Project on the Development of the Electronic Warfare Pod (EHPOD) System for F-16 Aircraft is being executed with indigenous facilities under the coordination of TÜBİTAK. The Critical Design Stage of the Project has been completed and the integration activities are in progress. Capable of...

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[Gary]

The Indigenous EHPOD is a new generation electronic jamming system that is capable of smart jamming through its internal DRFM (Digital RF Memory). This system is designed in a way to feature listening, sense of direction, jamming, deception and noise capabilities. With its broad band, narrow and wide band RWR sub-system, high precision sense of direction, high effective radiated power (ERP), DRFM based broad beam jamming and deception capability optimized for the criteria it is designed upon, multiple simultaneous engagement capability, high-performance heating/cooling system (Environmental Conditioning System [ECS]) enabling the system to operate in all flight profiles, advanced jamming techniques effective against all threat spectrums in line with the operational requirements and reprogramming feature through the Task Data File developed with indigenous design, it is a system ranked among the top category of the EW Pods that exist in the inventories of developed countries.

Additionally, the structural design of the EHPOD to be utilized in the F-16C combat aircraft that will fly at supersonic speeds, was made in line with military standards by TUBITAK UZAY. The outer shell geometry of the 4-meter long EHPOD was designed as similar as possible to the external centerline fuel tank of 300 gallons (1.150 liters) of the F-16 Aircraft. Aluminum alloys and composite materials (for a light weight and resilient product) are utilized in the production of the pods. The turbo compressor, exchanger, pump, accumulator, pipe system and unions/fittings are part of the 100% indigenously designed cooling system which guarantees the system’s performance under all F-16 flight conditions.

Liquid cooling technology is used in the active heat control system of the EHPOD. The EHPOD with liquid and air cooling and natural heating during the flight receives the air as RAM Air through the air inlet near the front of the hull and spreads it within the pod through the turbo compressor. A RAM Air Turbine (RAT) was not required in the EHPODs as the F-16C Aircraft is able to supply the power required for the system. As a result of the adequate energy efficiency and the existing power supply in the aircraft, there is no need for a RAT type cooling technology.

According to the information we obtained, instead of using Active Electronically Scanned Phased Arrayed (AESA) antenna technology, a broad beamed multiple ‘horn’ antenna group was utilized in the EHPOD System which is to be integrated and certified for the F-16C type aircraft. The main objective behind the design of this structure is ultimately achieving efficiency in jamming. This form of antenna acquires broad beam capability that could best tolerate direction faults likely to occur in all the maneuvers of the F-16C Aircraft. In conclusion, since the EW Pod is a self-protection EW Pod instead of an Escort Jamming pod, and as the primary purpose consists of the self-defense of the carrier F-16 Aircraft, the multiple ‘horn’ antenna group design is preferred as the most optimum and cost-effective solution.

EHPOD System is capable of providing its users ‘considerably more’ effective radiated power than both the external EW Self-Defense Pods such as the AN/ALQ-211(V)9 and the EL/l-8225 in the inventory of the TurAF and internal EW Self-Defense Systems.

The EHPOD with a high-capacity DRFM capability is able to apply modern coherent and non-coherent jamming techniques to more than one threat radar. On account of such capacities, the EHPOD is also capable of eliminating the effectiveness of threat radars both in search and track modes.

Status Report: EHPOD & EDPOD Projects

The Project on the Development of the Electronic Warfare Pod (EHPOD) System for F-16 Aircraft is being executed with indigenous facilities under the coordination of TÜBİTAK. The Critical Design Stage of the Project has been completed and the integration activities are in progress. Capable of...

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I read somewhere Turkey are having a dedicated jammer , based on a business jet.

 

[Agha Sher]

I read somewhere Turkey are having a dedicated jammer , based on a business jet.

HAVASOJ is under development.

 

[Cabatli_TR]

I read somewhere Turkey are having a dedicated jammer , based on a business jet.

4 Hava-SOJ will be delivered to Air Force. When they are completed, they will be a new force multiplier without any doubt. Aİrcrafts delivered to TAI and Aselsan/TAI is modifying the aircrafts with Turkish sensors at present.

 

[Gary]

4 Hava-SOJ will be delivered to Air Force. When they are completed, they will be a new force multiplier without any doubt. Aİrcrafts delivered to TAI and Aselsan/TAI is modifying the aircrafts with Turkish sensors at present.

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at what possible scenario will Turkey deploy this??, what is it going to differ with Fighter jet based pod jammer??

 

[Fuzuli NL]

I read somewhere Turkey are having a dedicated jammer , based on a business jet.

HAVA-SOJ

 

[CAN_TR]

Don't know why but when i hear something about HavaSOJ i get exited like a little kid...

 

[Cabatli_TR]

at what possible scenario will Turkey deploy this??, what is it going to differ with Fighter jet based pod jammer??

What makes a jammer system different from another is about the resistance to heating and electromagnetic radiation power outputs. Resistance to heating is about semi-conductors technology you are using on antennas/radars and It limits the power younare going to use on these Systems and power output is about the energy you are going to feed these systems with. It is not possible for a fighter aircraft to provide the energy Hava-Soj can give to its own sensors. Aircraft has many other optic, radar and Electronic warfare self protection sensors that is consuming great percentage of generated energy.

 

[Anmdt]

at what possible scenario will Turkey deploy this??, what is it going to differ with Fighter jet based pod jammer??

It can do wide-area jamming of frequencies and probably can be used on long range ELINT/SIGINT. A fighter based EW will serve for fighter itself to jam R/F and other guided missiles, engaged enemy aircraft/cruise missiles or AA systems in short range and in a limited area and protect the fighter from jamming.

 

[Combat-Master]

HAVA-SOJ