АТ «АНТОНОВ» розробляє інноваційні рішення, щоб передбачити нові вимоги наших клієнтів, а також забезпечити технології, продукти та послуги, необхідні для завтрашнього аерокосмічного та оборонного ринків. Останніми прикладами інноваційних рішень АТ «АНТОНОВ» є БАК розробки «Горлиця», «Стратегічний БАК», «Мішеневий комплекс», а також модифікації літаків для створення різних спеціальних варіантів.
Unmanned aerial systems is a segment fast progressing aviation field in the world.
According to the forecasts of the Forecast International international agency, during the next 15 years, more than 121 million different UAVs to the amount of $ 133.5 billion will be produced in the world. UAVs are used in a variety of industries from agricultural activities (field spraying, etc.) and to arresting armed conflicts (for exploration, targeting, targeting high precision missiles, defining target co-ordinates, etc.). Unmanned aerial systems Antonov Company are developed from concept to full functional complex: "Horlytsia", "Strategic Unmanned aerial systems" and "Aerial Target System".
From conception to complete functional complex: «Horlytsia»; «Strategic Unmanned aerial systems»; «Target Complex»
Developed in cooperation with:
• SE "Ivchenko-Progress" - development of aviation engines, Zaporozhye;
• Design Bureau "Luch" - creation of shock weapons, Kyiv;
• Radio Engineering Measurement Research Institute, Kharkiv;
• "Telekart-Pribor" - creation of ground control stations - Odessa;
• Research Institute of Laser Technologies , Kharkiv.
The suggested An-132 airplane-based special versions have their peculiar features and advantages. First, this is a lower cost of the platform airplane, and besides, an effectively smaller consumption of fuel. In the aggregate, it results in much lower expenses for the airplane ownership, and maintenance throughout its life cycle. One more key feature of the An-132 is its high thrust-to-weight ratio which is very important for application in hot and high mountain conditions. As to its specification data, the An-132 is more adapted for operation from/into unprepared airfield network, and can be used almost with no limitations on unpaved, snow- and pebble-covered aerodromes. This feature allows the customer to flexibly operate the aircraft fleet, locating it away from base aerodromes thus providing higher battle efficiency and airplanes survivability. The An-132 has a lower cruising speed. However, in some cases this quality is desirable for low-altitude and mid-altitude patrolling, and for counter-terrorist operations, too. An-132-based special-purpose airplanes may become an optimum solution for the following projects which are proposed as:
An-132ISR, an airplane for optical/electronic, radar and radio reconnaissance
An-132MPA, a light airplane for marine patrol
An-132 Gunship, a light armed airplane of Armed ISR class, for counter-terrorist application
An-132ME, a light medical evacuation airplane
An-132SAR , a light marine search and rescue airplane
An-132FF, a fire-fighting airplane
Let us review the most attractive qualities of the An-148 and An-178 airplanes in comparison with those of the An-132. First and foremost, these are higher values of cruising speed, range and a flight altitude. Such performance allow to respond more rapidly to any changes in the tactical situation, fast penetration into the patrol zone, and prompt escape from hazardous regions, and besides require less time for ‘treatment’ of essentially bigger areas. The said airplanes equipped with engines of higher thrust performance as well allow generating of essentially more electric power required for operation of special equipment. Therefore, functionality of such equipment will be considerably better. And, finally, these airplanes have bigger overall dimensions of the cargo compartment which allows not only a better arrangement of their special equipment and operators’ stations, but provide better cooling of working compartments. As far as the advantages of the An-148 are concerned, it has a smaller take-off weight therefore its operation is cheaper; it has a smaller fuselage cross section and shows a better base aerodynamics. The latter feature seems preferable if the long range and flight duration become the key requirements of the customer. A special-purpose airplane based on the An-148 platform can be the best solution for construction of a number of versions and may be offered to potential customers as follows:
An-148-201EA, premium comfort administrative airplane for transportation of V.I.P, state authorities
An-148-201EM, medical evacuation airplane which can be re-configured by the operator into the versions allowing installation of either medical modules, or stretchers, and additionally, into the transport/passenger version
An-148-301MP, marine patrol airplane with long range and flight duration
An-148-301ISR, airplane for optical/electronic, radar and radio reconnaissance
An-148-301AEW, early-warning airplane. One of possible airplane concepts
An-178 transport evacuation version with removable medical equipment and complete transport functionality
An-178 air tanker for aerial refueling of tactical airplanes, with detachable fuel transfer equipment and complete transport functionality
An-178 air control centre, with modular accommodation of special equipment. After its removal, the airplane can be used as a military cargo airplane
An-178 marine rescue airplane with airdroppable emergency and rescue equipment, search equipment for persons suffering a shipwreck in open sea, and complete transport functionality
