United Elias
16-09-2003, 21:17
The EA-160 Wolverine Light Air Superiority Fighter was first considered after an extensive design program to find a suitable replacement for Mig-21s and Mig-23s while dramatcally improving verstality and performance. Once again the Elias Aerospace Corporation and its subsidiaries have risen to the challenge and produced a magnificent airframe with the most advanced sensors and weapons systems.
Features
The aircraft is constructed of carbon fire composites, glass-reinforced plastic, aluminium lithium, titanium and aluminium casting. Stealth technology features include low frontal radar cross-section, passive sensors, RAM absorbent coating and super cruise ability (can fly supersonic without afterburners)
The foreplane/delta configuration is intentionally aerodynamically unstable which provides a high level of agility (particularly at supersonic speeds), low drag and enhanced lift. The pilot controls the aircraft through a highly computerised digital fly-by-wire system which provides artificial stabilisation and gust elevation to give good control characteristics throughout the flight envelope.
The pilot's control system is a voice-throttle-and-stick system (VTAS). The stick and throttle tops house 28 fingertip controls for sensor and weapon control, defence aids management, and in-flight handling. The direct voice input allows the pilot to carry out mode selection and data entry procedures using voice command.
The Helmet Mounted Symbology System and Head Up Display show the flight reference data, weapon aiming, cueing, and the FLIR imagery. The cockpit has four multifunction, colour displays which show the tactical situation, systems status and map displays. The Moving Map Display This uses digital terrain information to depict a graphical map of an area around the aircraft. The current position of the plane is obtained using the GPS and Inertial Navigation Systems. This map can then be overlaid with the complete air and ground picture surrounding the aircraft including target identification information. So this single display can give the pilot an almost unprecedented level of non-conflicting data enabling an effective attack (or retreat) strategy to be defined in a matter of seconds.
A Weapons systems operator is included on the Strike Version to manage the additional work load on strike missions, the WSO can access information from the radar, electronic warfare or infrared sensors, and monitor aircraft or weapons status and possible threats. The WSO also selects targets and navigates with the aid of another moving map displays similar to the pilot’s. The Strike version also features a synthetic aperture mode for its radar, that can show minute details on the ground including vehicles and even personnel from up to 35 nautical miles away. The system can be enhanced by a FLIR pod mounted on centreline hardpoint.
The aircraft's defensive aids sub-system is accommodated within the aircraft structure and integrated with the avionics system and includes: an electronic countermeasures/support measures system (ECM/ESM), front and rear missile approach warners, laser warning receivers and a chaff and flare dispensing system.
The EA-160 is powered by a single EPE-136M High bypass turbofan producing 23,690lb of thrust dry and 29,750lb when afterburning. The power plant has proven to be extremely reliable in all climates and conditions and also is one of the most efficient engines in service.
A retracting refuelling probe for air to air tanking is fiited as standard and is compatible only with the hose and drogue system (used by all air air forces as well as the USN and USMC, only exception USAF and IAF) If your nation uses the boom-recepticle system hen orders can be modified upon request to fit this requiremnt.
Weapons
One of the most important features of the Wolverine is the flexibility of its warload; the aircraft can carry a vast array of weapon systems for nearly every conceivable role, including the full NATO range of guided munitions and their eastern equivalents. The open architecture system also means that software for indigenous weapons can be wired without complication.
There a total of 8 external hardpoints: one on each wingtip and three under each wing. In addition there is a single centre line hardpoint that is designed especially for mounting an external fuel tank to increase range. There is also an internal Gsh-23 cannon mounted port wing fairing.
Specification Summary: (all versions)
Type: Multirole Fighter
Powerplant: 1x EPE-136M turbofan 23,690lb of thrust dry and 29,750lb when afterburning.
Performance:
Max Speed: (at 35,000ft) Mach 2.1
Time to 35,000ft: up to 2 min 25 seconds
Range: (with typical payload) 1340nm can be extended with external tanks.
Weapons: See Above
Accommodation: ‘B’ Pilot only, ‘C’ Pilot and a weapons system operator.
Versions
-EA-160A: Development Prototype only, not for sale.
-EA-160B: Single Seat Air superiority Version. $22 million per copy.
The EA-120B variant is a single seat aircraft optimised for air to air combat, however it can also perform anti-ship and ground attack missions although not as effectively as the ‘C’ Version.
-EA-160C: Two seat Strike Version. $34 million per copy.
The EA-160C variant is a two seat aircraft optimised for air to ground combat, however it can also perform air to air missions almost as effectively as the ‘C’ Version with only a slight loss in agility. The main difference is that with the inclusion of a weapons systems operator it enables the targeting of complicated guided munitions, cruise missiles and anti-radiation devices. The ‘C’ Version also includes additional ground detection sensors not found on the ‘B’ Version that make it more effective in the ground attack role whether it be tactical or strategic strike. The second cokcpit position can also be used to fly the aircraft so the version can be used for conversion training.
-EA-160D: Two seat SEAD Version. $46 million per copy.
The EA-160D variant is an upgrade of the EA-160C and while retaining all of the capabilites it is optimised for the Suppression of Enemy Air Defences. The aircraft has an inbuilt EAS-TJS/19 Tactical jamming system with emissions processing and interpretation system, which can provide broad band jamming over a wide range or localised effects against specific targets. On board antennas are located in a fuesleage fairing behind the cockpit and and the exciters and jamming transmitters are in conformal pods along the fueselage. The system intercepts and automatically processes radar signals and power manages its exciters and transmitters to jam diverse electronic threats with very high effective radiated power. To enhance the jamming capability additional AN/ALQ-99 Jamming Pods can be attached to wing hardpoints.
-EA-160E: Single Seat Air superiority Version . $32 million per copy.
-EA-160F: Two seat Strike Version with upgrade detailed below. $46 million per copy.
-EA-160G: Two seat SEAD Version with upgrade detailed below. $57 million per copy.
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EA-160B Fighter Version
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EA-160B Fighter Version
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EA-160C Strike Version
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Pilot's instrument panel
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EPE-136M turbofan
EA-160 Upgrades Program
Elias Aerospace is now offering an upgrade program for all current operators of the EA-160B/C/D. This upgrade program adds significant capability to the aircraft and is a cost-effectove way of improving you Air Force without purchasing additional aircraft. To upgrade your aircraft they must be returned to Elias Aerospace after being taken out of service for a period of three months unless your nation has been granted express permission to perform upgrades indigenously which can be negotiated for.
The upgraded aircraft are designated EA-160E/F/G corresponding to EA-160B/C/D respectively.
Upgrade Features:
-The EA-160 currently requires a removable FLIR Pod housed on weapn hardpoints, this is replaced with a powerful integratedl system.
EAS-FLIR/490-1 features state-of-the-art, third-generation, mid-wave infrared targeting and navigation FLIRs, an electro-optical sensor, laser rangefinder, target designator, and laser spot tracker. This third-generation FLIR demonstrates a three to four times improvement in target detection and recognition over first-generation systems. In the FLIR/490 the system is integrated into one aerodynamic pod fitted below the port intake that does not interfere with weapon hardpoints.
-The EA-160's current powerplants provide sufficient thrust but upgrade adds two dimensional thrust vectoring to improve agility. Hydraulically actuated nozzle will be able to move ±15º in pitching plane at rate of 30º/s under control of aircraft's flight control system. An emergency pneumatic system returns the nozzle to level flight setting in the event of system failure.
-The EA-160E/F/G series incorporates a fatgiue/health monitoring system.
EAS-IHU/10 first generation Integrated Health/Usage Monitoring System is used to measure fatigue and structural wear. The system uses a series of sensors to calculate fatigue at 22 seperate positions around key points in the airframe 16 times per second during flight. This enables ground crews to identify areas that parts need to be changed or repaired without having to manually check, which is inaccurate as well as time consuming.
-The upgraded airframe incorporates a newly developed towed decoy system integrated into the defensive countermeasures suite.
EAS-TCS/10 The Towed Decoy System works by an onboard ECM system creating an effective jamming signal which is provided to the decoys towed behind the aircraft for amplification and transmission. To reach the decoy, the signal is converted to light and transmitted down a fiber-optic link to the decoy. In the decoy, the light signal is converted back to RF, amplified, and transmitted using antennas integral to the decoy. The Towed Decoy systems distinct dynamic fins are key to the decoy's stability. The fins adjust to changes in the air stream and help maintain continuity by minimizing the stress on the fiber optic line. Another key component to the TCS/10 is its towline's unique ability to withstand the intense heat of an afterburner plume. In the past, a decoy's towline would burn through when exposed to a fighter jet's afterburner plume.
-The EA-160E/F (but not G) use specifically designed conformal fuel tanks, which could extend the range in excess of 25% with little affect to the aerodynamic performance of the aircraft and no reduction in weapons payload.
-The EA-160E/F/G ises a new advanced low emissions radar sysem identical to that found on the advanced EA-135 Joint Tactical Fighter.
CFES MK4009R radar designed and built by the nation of Crookfur which has developed so many excellent quality electronic systems. This system provides a unprecedented level of sensory awareness to the pilot and, will mean that an enemy can be detected before they can detect the aircraft. However is more than just a radar but a complete target identification and engagement management system with automatic threat prioritization and combat analysis.
Stats:
Targets: 25 air targets
Air surveillance: 320km
Detail Scan: 400km
Surface scan (full power) vs. large targets: 300km
Surface scan (full power) vs. small targets: 70km
Surface scan (stealthy) vs. large targets: 90km
Surface scan (stealthy) vs. small targets: 30km
Rear radar: 120km
-The upgrade installs a new intra-flight datalink, joint tactical information distribution system (JTIDS) link and a more advanced identification friend or foe (IFF) system.
Upgrade Costs
EA-160B ---> EA-160E = 14,500,000
EA-160C ---> EA-160F = 14,500,000
EA-160D ---> EA-160G = 12,500,000 (no conformal fuel tanks)
Features
The aircraft is constructed of carbon fire composites, glass-reinforced plastic, aluminium lithium, titanium and aluminium casting. Stealth technology features include low frontal radar cross-section, passive sensors, RAM absorbent coating and super cruise ability (can fly supersonic without afterburners)
The foreplane/delta configuration is intentionally aerodynamically unstable which provides a high level of agility (particularly at supersonic speeds), low drag and enhanced lift. The pilot controls the aircraft through a highly computerised digital fly-by-wire system which provides artificial stabilisation and gust elevation to give good control characteristics throughout the flight envelope.
The pilot's control system is a voice-throttle-and-stick system (VTAS). The stick and throttle tops house 28 fingertip controls for sensor and weapon control, defence aids management, and in-flight handling. The direct voice input allows the pilot to carry out mode selection and data entry procedures using voice command.
The Helmet Mounted Symbology System and Head Up Display show the flight reference data, weapon aiming, cueing, and the FLIR imagery. The cockpit has four multifunction, colour displays which show the tactical situation, systems status and map displays. The Moving Map Display This uses digital terrain information to depict a graphical map of an area around the aircraft. The current position of the plane is obtained using the GPS and Inertial Navigation Systems. This map can then be overlaid with the complete air and ground picture surrounding the aircraft including target identification information. So this single display can give the pilot an almost unprecedented level of non-conflicting data enabling an effective attack (or retreat) strategy to be defined in a matter of seconds.
A Weapons systems operator is included on the Strike Version to manage the additional work load on strike missions, the WSO can access information from the radar, electronic warfare or infrared sensors, and monitor aircraft or weapons status and possible threats. The WSO also selects targets and navigates with the aid of another moving map displays similar to the pilot’s. The Strike version also features a synthetic aperture mode for its radar, that can show minute details on the ground including vehicles and even personnel from up to 35 nautical miles away. The system can be enhanced by a FLIR pod mounted on centreline hardpoint.
The aircraft's defensive aids sub-system is accommodated within the aircraft structure and integrated with the avionics system and includes: an electronic countermeasures/support measures system (ECM/ESM), front and rear missile approach warners, laser warning receivers and a chaff and flare dispensing system.
The EA-160 is powered by a single EPE-136M High bypass turbofan producing 23,690lb of thrust dry and 29,750lb when afterburning. The power plant has proven to be extremely reliable in all climates and conditions and also is one of the most efficient engines in service.
A retracting refuelling probe for air to air tanking is fiited as standard and is compatible only with the hose and drogue system (used by all air air forces as well as the USN and USMC, only exception USAF and IAF) If your nation uses the boom-recepticle system hen orders can be modified upon request to fit this requiremnt.
Weapons
One of the most important features of the Wolverine is the flexibility of its warload; the aircraft can carry a vast array of weapon systems for nearly every conceivable role, including the full NATO range of guided munitions and their eastern equivalents. The open architecture system also means that software for indigenous weapons can be wired without complication.
There a total of 8 external hardpoints: one on each wingtip and three under each wing. In addition there is a single centre line hardpoint that is designed especially for mounting an external fuel tank to increase range. There is also an internal Gsh-23 cannon mounted port wing fairing.
Specification Summary: (all versions)
Type: Multirole Fighter
Powerplant: 1x EPE-136M turbofan 23,690lb of thrust dry and 29,750lb when afterburning.
Performance:
Max Speed: (at 35,000ft) Mach 2.1
Time to 35,000ft: up to 2 min 25 seconds
Range: (with typical payload) 1340nm can be extended with external tanks.
Weapons: See Above
Accommodation: ‘B’ Pilot only, ‘C’ Pilot and a weapons system operator.
Versions
-EA-160A: Development Prototype only, not for sale.
-EA-160B: Single Seat Air superiority Version. $22 million per copy.
The EA-120B variant is a single seat aircraft optimised for air to air combat, however it can also perform anti-ship and ground attack missions although not as effectively as the ‘C’ Version.
-EA-160C: Two seat Strike Version. $34 million per copy.
The EA-160C variant is a two seat aircraft optimised for air to ground combat, however it can also perform air to air missions almost as effectively as the ‘C’ Version with only a slight loss in agility. The main difference is that with the inclusion of a weapons systems operator it enables the targeting of complicated guided munitions, cruise missiles and anti-radiation devices. The ‘C’ Version also includes additional ground detection sensors not found on the ‘B’ Version that make it more effective in the ground attack role whether it be tactical or strategic strike. The second cokcpit position can also be used to fly the aircraft so the version can be used for conversion training.
-EA-160D: Two seat SEAD Version. $46 million per copy.
The EA-160D variant is an upgrade of the EA-160C and while retaining all of the capabilites it is optimised for the Suppression of Enemy Air Defences. The aircraft has an inbuilt EAS-TJS/19 Tactical jamming system with emissions processing and interpretation system, which can provide broad band jamming over a wide range or localised effects against specific targets. On board antennas are located in a fuesleage fairing behind the cockpit and and the exciters and jamming transmitters are in conformal pods along the fueselage. The system intercepts and automatically processes radar signals and power manages its exciters and transmitters to jam diverse electronic threats with very high effective radiated power. To enhance the jamming capability additional AN/ALQ-99 Jamming Pods can be attached to wing hardpoints.
-EA-160E: Single Seat Air superiority Version . $32 million per copy.
-EA-160F: Two seat Strike Version with upgrade detailed below. $46 million per copy.
-EA-160G: Two seat SEAD Version with upgrade detailed below. $57 million per copy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/United-Elias/EA-160B.jpg
EA-160B Fighter Version
http://www.aeronautics.ru/img/img006/j-10_001.
EA-160B Fighter Version
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/United-Elias/EA-160C.jpg
EA-160C Strike Version
http://www.gripen.at/images/02/24.jpg
Pilot's instrument panel
http://www.jolly-rogers.com/images/15e-pw29.jpg
EPE-136M turbofan
EA-160 Upgrades Program
Elias Aerospace is now offering an upgrade program for all current operators of the EA-160B/C/D. This upgrade program adds significant capability to the aircraft and is a cost-effectove way of improving you Air Force without purchasing additional aircraft. To upgrade your aircraft they must be returned to Elias Aerospace after being taken out of service for a period of three months unless your nation has been granted express permission to perform upgrades indigenously which can be negotiated for.
The upgraded aircraft are designated EA-160E/F/G corresponding to EA-160B/C/D respectively.
Upgrade Features:
-The EA-160 currently requires a removable FLIR Pod housed on weapn hardpoints, this is replaced with a powerful integratedl system.
EAS-FLIR/490-1 features state-of-the-art, third-generation, mid-wave infrared targeting and navigation FLIRs, an electro-optical sensor, laser rangefinder, target designator, and laser spot tracker. This third-generation FLIR demonstrates a three to four times improvement in target detection and recognition over first-generation systems. In the FLIR/490 the system is integrated into one aerodynamic pod fitted below the port intake that does not interfere with weapon hardpoints.
-The EA-160's current powerplants provide sufficient thrust but upgrade adds two dimensional thrust vectoring to improve agility. Hydraulically actuated nozzle will be able to move ±15º in pitching plane at rate of 30º/s under control of aircraft's flight control system. An emergency pneumatic system returns the nozzle to level flight setting in the event of system failure.
-The EA-160E/F/G series incorporates a fatgiue/health monitoring system.
EAS-IHU/10 first generation Integrated Health/Usage Monitoring System is used to measure fatigue and structural wear. The system uses a series of sensors to calculate fatigue at 22 seperate positions around key points in the airframe 16 times per second during flight. This enables ground crews to identify areas that parts need to be changed or repaired without having to manually check, which is inaccurate as well as time consuming.
-The upgraded airframe incorporates a newly developed towed decoy system integrated into the defensive countermeasures suite.
EAS-TCS/10 The Towed Decoy System works by an onboard ECM system creating an effective jamming signal which is provided to the decoys towed behind the aircraft for amplification and transmission. To reach the decoy, the signal is converted to light and transmitted down a fiber-optic link to the decoy. In the decoy, the light signal is converted back to RF, amplified, and transmitted using antennas integral to the decoy. The Towed Decoy systems distinct dynamic fins are key to the decoy's stability. The fins adjust to changes in the air stream and help maintain continuity by minimizing the stress on the fiber optic line. Another key component to the TCS/10 is its towline's unique ability to withstand the intense heat of an afterburner plume. In the past, a decoy's towline would burn through when exposed to a fighter jet's afterburner plume.
-The EA-160E/F (but not G) use specifically designed conformal fuel tanks, which could extend the range in excess of 25% with little affect to the aerodynamic performance of the aircraft and no reduction in weapons payload.
-The EA-160E/F/G ises a new advanced low emissions radar sysem identical to that found on the advanced EA-135 Joint Tactical Fighter.
CFES MK4009R radar designed and built by the nation of Crookfur which has developed so many excellent quality electronic systems. This system provides a unprecedented level of sensory awareness to the pilot and, will mean that an enemy can be detected before they can detect the aircraft. However is more than just a radar but a complete target identification and engagement management system with automatic threat prioritization and combat analysis.
Stats:
Targets: 25 air targets
Air surveillance: 320km
Detail Scan: 400km
Surface scan (full power) vs. large targets: 300km
Surface scan (full power) vs. small targets: 70km
Surface scan (stealthy) vs. large targets: 90km
Surface scan (stealthy) vs. small targets: 30km
Rear radar: 120km
-The upgrade installs a new intra-flight datalink, joint tactical information distribution system (JTIDS) link and a more advanced identification friend or foe (IFF) system.
Upgrade Costs
EA-160B ---> EA-160E = 14,500,000
EA-160C ---> EA-160F = 14,500,000
EA-160D ---> EA-160G = 12,500,000 (no conformal fuel tanks)