Soviet Bloc
06-12-2003, 04:37
SAH-03 Heavy Attack Helicopter
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Caption: A reconnaisance SAH-03 during trials
The SAH-03 is capable to engage:
Ground units (Armor, infantry, enemy positions and fortifications)
Naval ships
Submarines (with proper equipment)
Enemy aircraft (low altitude and helicopters)
Enhanched combat survivability functions include:
Shielding of vital components by less important ones with armour composite plates in between and on outer shell;
Main and tail rotors blades are made of super-strong composites free from secondary destruction effect;
Back-up emergency hydrualics systems stored deep within the SAH-03 to allow it to still function properly if main hydraulics fails;
Armoured pilot's cockpit is fitted with ceramic armoured fuselage, bullet-proof windshields and armoured partition between crew members;
Self-sealing polyurethane foam-filled fuel tanks with enhanced composite armor protection;
Fuel system outfitted to deny any explosions, along with re-route systems to re-route fuel flow if the onboard computer deems it safe to.
The SAH-03 is outfitted with enhanced survivability functions with a dampening zone in front of pilot that can crush inwards in event of a controlled crash and can increase survivability in an unplanned crash. Enhanced frame design also improves survivability.
The SAH-03 is equipped with dual SB-MCESMHHE-HE3 turbines that can momentarily extend compression and strain variables to allow for extreme maneuvers and other combat variabls.
Also for survivability:
Infrared signature suppressors on engine manifold, exhuast ports ;
Radar warning receivers, advanced anti-missile equipment, rotor brake, chaff&flares, IFF, infrared jammers ;
Specialized noise reduction and dampering around tail rotor, reduces noise by roughly 60 percent. Blades and blade housing has been strengthened and reinforced to increase survivability;
Ejection seats for WSO and pilot, part of ejection system includes the locking rotor system that locks the shaft then jettisons the blades down and away, leaving a clear path of exit for the seats.
Armament:
Hardpoints: 12 (6 on each pylon) Can hold up to: 24 medium missiles (both AA and A-G), up to 18 larger missiles (AA and A-G), and up to 36 smaller missiles (AA and A-G), as well has gun pods, advanced designator and sensor pods, scout pods, rocket pods, rocket racks, laser-guided bombs.
Cannon: Located under nose, outfitted for the S55-QB 12.7mm 4-barrel Chaingun or S55-QC 23mm twin-barrel cannon layouts
Systems:
ALMRS/TTAC-04 Mk. II system: Tracks up to 210 enemies and ranks them according to range, heading, threat level, and unit-type to provide best possible firing solution. Tracks their range and heading at ranges up to 200km. Can fire on up to 10 enemy units simultaneously.
ARENA Mk. II: Scrambles enemy ATGM's radars and tracking systems. Also disables enemy jamming systems on missiles and aircraft, interferes with enemy radar and interferes with enemy tracking systems.
AEISCN-01: Shares target information with other friendly units in the field along with other information, also allows friendly units in large numbers to make coordinated attacks through out the battlefield. Also allows friendly units to instantly reorganize into new squadrons and divisions for new assaults and also relays all information back to command. This system also checks in every 2 minutes (or shorter/longer; can be adjusted) with GPS and military satellites to update terrain and enemy movements. Also tracks and labels targets and sends their coordinates and readings through satellites and ground antennae to control centers, ground forces, air forces, and naval forces.
SB-ACDAMS-02: Anti-missile and countermeasure deployment system. Automatically launches countermeasures and scrambles enemy radar as well as providing the pilot with paths that provide a chance to out-maneauver the missile (not likely). If feature is engaged, when a certain missile threat level is detected (set in by pilot or CO) the helicopter can act on its own to effectively out-maneuver the missile through maneuvers a normal human could not even think of. Downside of this feature: May cause blackout of pilot due to excessive G-forces, if the pilot is found to be unconscious, the helicopter will act on its own until the pilot regains consciousness by heading for a friendly area and by engaging threatening targets.
AHUD-3D: Advanced Heads-Up Display, displays all information about enemy unit including possible routes. Provides direct fire scenarios and target areas. Can be configured to cover entire window-area of cockpit. Also controls a small visor on helmet than can be configured to track pilot's retina movements, head movement's or act independently to engage enemy targets.
FLIR, Laser Designator
Engines:
Number x Power, rated horsepower.
SB-MCESMHHE-HE3
2 x 2,250
Vertical Climb Rate - 32 m/s
Flight speed (at rated altitude: 1200 ft), mph:
Maximum speed - 204 mph
cruise - 175 mph
Hovering ceiling, feet
14000 feet
Service ceiling , feet
28,200 feet
DIMENSIONS (w/o rotors), feet:
Length- 53 feet
Width- 13 feet
Height-14 feet
Main rotor diameter- 48 feet
Crew- 2
Cost: $14.1 million USD
Naval version with ASW suite and strengthened pylons: $14.6 million USD
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-10/415311/SAH-03.jpg
Caption: A reconnaisance SAH-03 during trials
The SAH-03 is capable to engage:
Ground units (Armor, infantry, enemy positions and fortifications)
Naval ships
Submarines (with proper equipment)
Enemy aircraft (low altitude and helicopters)
Enhanched combat survivability functions include:
Shielding of vital components by less important ones with armour composite plates in between and on outer shell;
Main and tail rotors blades are made of super-strong composites free from secondary destruction effect;
Back-up emergency hydrualics systems stored deep within the SAH-03 to allow it to still function properly if main hydraulics fails;
Armoured pilot's cockpit is fitted with ceramic armoured fuselage, bullet-proof windshields and armoured partition between crew members;
Self-sealing polyurethane foam-filled fuel tanks with enhanced composite armor protection;
Fuel system outfitted to deny any explosions, along with re-route systems to re-route fuel flow if the onboard computer deems it safe to.
The SAH-03 is outfitted with enhanced survivability functions with a dampening zone in front of pilot that can crush inwards in event of a controlled crash and can increase survivability in an unplanned crash. Enhanced frame design also improves survivability.
The SAH-03 is equipped with dual SB-MCESMHHE-HE3 turbines that can momentarily extend compression and strain variables to allow for extreme maneuvers and other combat variabls.
Also for survivability:
Infrared signature suppressors on engine manifold, exhuast ports ;
Radar warning receivers, advanced anti-missile equipment, rotor brake, chaff&flares, IFF, infrared jammers ;
Specialized noise reduction and dampering around tail rotor, reduces noise by roughly 60 percent. Blades and blade housing has been strengthened and reinforced to increase survivability;
Ejection seats for WSO and pilot, part of ejection system includes the locking rotor system that locks the shaft then jettisons the blades down and away, leaving a clear path of exit for the seats.
Armament:
Hardpoints: 12 (6 on each pylon) Can hold up to: 24 medium missiles (both AA and A-G), up to 18 larger missiles (AA and A-G), and up to 36 smaller missiles (AA and A-G), as well has gun pods, advanced designator and sensor pods, scout pods, rocket pods, rocket racks, laser-guided bombs.
Cannon: Located under nose, outfitted for the S55-QB 12.7mm 4-barrel Chaingun or S55-QC 23mm twin-barrel cannon layouts
Systems:
ALMRS/TTAC-04 Mk. II system: Tracks up to 210 enemies and ranks them according to range, heading, threat level, and unit-type to provide best possible firing solution. Tracks their range and heading at ranges up to 200km. Can fire on up to 10 enemy units simultaneously.
ARENA Mk. II: Scrambles enemy ATGM's radars and tracking systems. Also disables enemy jamming systems on missiles and aircraft, interferes with enemy radar and interferes with enemy tracking systems.
AEISCN-01: Shares target information with other friendly units in the field along with other information, also allows friendly units in large numbers to make coordinated attacks through out the battlefield. Also allows friendly units to instantly reorganize into new squadrons and divisions for new assaults and also relays all information back to command. This system also checks in every 2 minutes (or shorter/longer; can be adjusted) with GPS and military satellites to update terrain and enemy movements. Also tracks and labels targets and sends their coordinates and readings through satellites and ground antennae to control centers, ground forces, air forces, and naval forces.
SB-ACDAMS-02: Anti-missile and countermeasure deployment system. Automatically launches countermeasures and scrambles enemy radar as well as providing the pilot with paths that provide a chance to out-maneauver the missile (not likely). If feature is engaged, when a certain missile threat level is detected (set in by pilot or CO) the helicopter can act on its own to effectively out-maneuver the missile through maneuvers a normal human could not even think of. Downside of this feature: May cause blackout of pilot due to excessive G-forces, if the pilot is found to be unconscious, the helicopter will act on its own until the pilot regains consciousness by heading for a friendly area and by engaging threatening targets.
AHUD-3D: Advanced Heads-Up Display, displays all information about enemy unit including possible routes. Provides direct fire scenarios and target areas. Can be configured to cover entire window-area of cockpit. Also controls a small visor on helmet than can be configured to track pilot's retina movements, head movement's or act independently to engage enemy targets.
FLIR, Laser Designator
Engines:
Number x Power, rated horsepower.
SB-MCESMHHE-HE3
2 x 2,250
Vertical Climb Rate - 32 m/s
Flight speed (at rated altitude: 1200 ft), mph:
Maximum speed - 204 mph
cruise - 175 mph
Hovering ceiling, feet
14000 feet
Service ceiling , feet
28,200 feet
DIMENSIONS (w/o rotors), feet:
Length- 53 feet
Width- 13 feet
Height-14 feet
Main rotor diameter- 48 feet
Crew- 2
Cost: $14.1 million USD
Naval version with ASW suite and strengthened pylons: $14.6 million USD