Soviet Bloc
09-12-2003, 04:18
SAH-04 Advanced Attack Helicopter
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-10/415311/SAH-04.JPG
The SAH-04 was built on the SAH-01's body frame, adding a more efficient and slightly more powerful turbine. Other improvements include:
Advanced avionics
SB-AEAS- Advanced Exhaust Assist System
SB-AVTVH- Advanced Vectored Thrust, Version Helicopter- Vectored thrust capability allows SAH-04 to execute advanced maneuvers and make quicker movements.
SB-AAHCS- Advanced Autonomous Helicopter Control System- In the event the pilot and WSO are killed or incapacitated, this feauture can be activated manually or automatically (in event of pilot and WSO death) to automatically pilot the helicopter. Granted, this 'robotic' helicopter is not quite as effecient or deadly as a human-piloted one, but if it weren't for this system the helicopter would be lying in pieces on the ground, so, in the end, this 'robotic' helicopter could prove useful. When this feuture is activated, the helicopter will continue on entered waypoints, track and engage enemy targets, and destroy objectives along a pre-entered waypoint path. If crews of multiple helicopters are killed but the helicopters are still in operating condition, this system automatically communicates with the other helicopters, trade target information, and set up attack plans. If a commanding officer does not want these pilot-less helicopters to engage targets on their own, they can be configured to return to the home airfield, preventing large amounts of time and money being spent on purchasing new helicopters, searching for crew members, cleaning up the pieces, and defending the crash site. Also, when configured, the helicopter with this feature can be operated by a crew that is at the home base, becoming an Unmanned Aerial Combat Vehicle of sorts.
Updated ALMRS/TTAC-03 version- ALMRS-TTAC-03 Mk. III
The SAH-04 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-04 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-04 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-04 is equipped with dual SB-AFEHTHHP-HE4 that can momentarily extend compression and strain variables to allow for extreme maneuvers and other combat variables.
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 80 percent. Blades and blade housing has been strengthened and reinforced to increase survivability.
SB-AHES/RES- Advanced Helicopter Ejection Seat/ Rotor Ejection System- In the event of a critical hit on the helicopter, the pilots can activate their ejection seats, which will signal the turbine to shut down, the rotor shaft to lock up at a certain point and eject the rotors down and away from the helicopter, leaving a clear path of exit for the ejection seats. After the rotors are ejected, the cockpits are blown off by explosive charges and the ejection seats are fired. The entire process takes roughly 3 seconds.
SB-AAHCS- Advanced Autonomous Helicopter Control System- In the event the pilot and WSO are killed or incapacitated, this feauture can be activated manually or automatically (in event of pilot and WSO death) to automatically pilot the helicopter. Granted, this 'robotic' helicopter is not quite as effecient or deadly as a human-piloted one, but if it weren't for this system the helicopter would be lying in pieces on the ground, so, in the end, this 'robotic' helicopter could prove useful. When this feuture is activated, the helicopter will continue on entered waypoints, track and engage enemy targets, and destroy objectives along a pre-entered waypoint path. If crews of multiple helicopters are killed but the helicopters are still in operating condition, this system automatically communicates with the other helicopters, trade target information, and set up attack plans. If a commanding officer does not want these pilot-less helicopters to engage targets on their own, they can be configured to return to the home airfield, preventing large amounts of time and money being spent on purchasing new helicopters, searching for crew members, cleaning up the pieces, and defending the crash site. Also, when configured, the helicopter with this feature can be operated by a crew that is at the home base, becoming an Unmanned Aerial Combat Vehicle of sorts.
Armament:
Hardpoints: 15 (six on each pylon [five under pylon, one on pylon tip], 2 underbody [mainly smaller missiles or sensor pods], one under-nose hardpoint)
Cannon : Located under nose on the under-nose hardpoint, outfitted for the S55-QB 12.7mm 4-barrel Chaingun or S55-QC 23mm twin-barrel cannon layouts
Systems:
ALMRS/TTAC-04 Mk. III (new model) system: Tracks up to 300 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 240km. 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. The small visor on the helmet is wired to control the main cannon underneath the nose (much like the AH-64) and can also act as a targeting system to engage enemy units with missiles (on WSO's helmet).
SB-AFCS/OG- Advanced Flight Control Systems, Optical Guided- Advanced system that uses high-intensity fiber optics for flight controls, allowing quicker, more effecient maneuvering and decreasing the weight by removing heavy copper and gold wiring.
SB-AEAS- Advanced Exhaust Assist System
SB-AVTVH- Advanced Vectored Thrust, Version Helicopter- Vectored thrust capability allows SAH-04 to execute advanced maneuvers and make quicker movements.
FLIR, Laser Designator
Engines:
Number x Power, rated horsepower.
New SB-AFEHTHHP-HE4 Turbines
2 x 2,350
Vertical Climb Rate - 34 m/s
Flight speed (at rated altitude: 1200 ft), mph:
Maximum speed - 208 mph
cruise - 188 mph
Hovering ceiling, feet
14000 feet
Service ceiling , feet
18,200 feet
Range:
Full fuel and armament: 400 miles (in ideal conditions)
DIMENSIONS (w/o rotors), feet:
Length- 53 feet
Width- 13 feet
Height-15 feet
Main rotor diameter- 48 feet
Crew- 2 (pilot, WSO [Weapons Service Officer])
VERSIONS:
Standard- (Shown above)
Naval- Outfitted for maritime use and landings on naval vessels, strengthened pylons for ASW equipment and torpedoes/Anti-ship missiles, SB-AASW Suite (ASW Suite).
Cost: $16.1 million USD
Cost (ASW/Naval version)- $16.3 million USD
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-10/415311/SAH-04.JPG
The SAH-04 was built on the SAH-01's body frame, adding a more efficient and slightly more powerful turbine. Other improvements include:
Advanced avionics
SB-AEAS- Advanced Exhaust Assist System
SB-AVTVH- Advanced Vectored Thrust, Version Helicopter- Vectored thrust capability allows SAH-04 to execute advanced maneuvers and make quicker movements.
SB-AAHCS- Advanced Autonomous Helicopter Control System- In the event the pilot and WSO are killed or incapacitated, this feauture can be activated manually or automatically (in event of pilot and WSO death) to automatically pilot the helicopter. Granted, this 'robotic' helicopter is not quite as effecient or deadly as a human-piloted one, but if it weren't for this system the helicopter would be lying in pieces on the ground, so, in the end, this 'robotic' helicopter could prove useful. When this feuture is activated, the helicopter will continue on entered waypoints, track and engage enemy targets, and destroy objectives along a pre-entered waypoint path. If crews of multiple helicopters are killed but the helicopters are still in operating condition, this system automatically communicates with the other helicopters, trade target information, and set up attack plans. If a commanding officer does not want these pilot-less helicopters to engage targets on their own, they can be configured to return to the home airfield, preventing large amounts of time and money being spent on purchasing new helicopters, searching for crew members, cleaning up the pieces, and defending the crash site. Also, when configured, the helicopter with this feature can be operated by a crew that is at the home base, becoming an Unmanned Aerial Combat Vehicle of sorts.
Updated ALMRS/TTAC-03 version- ALMRS-TTAC-03 Mk. III
The SAH-04 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-04 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-04 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-04 is equipped with dual SB-AFEHTHHP-HE4 that can momentarily extend compression and strain variables to allow for extreme maneuvers and other combat variables.
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 80 percent. Blades and blade housing has been strengthened and reinforced to increase survivability.
SB-AHES/RES- Advanced Helicopter Ejection Seat/ Rotor Ejection System- In the event of a critical hit on the helicopter, the pilots can activate their ejection seats, which will signal the turbine to shut down, the rotor shaft to lock up at a certain point and eject the rotors down and away from the helicopter, leaving a clear path of exit for the ejection seats. After the rotors are ejected, the cockpits are blown off by explosive charges and the ejection seats are fired. The entire process takes roughly 3 seconds.
SB-AAHCS- Advanced Autonomous Helicopter Control System- In the event the pilot and WSO are killed or incapacitated, this feauture can be activated manually or automatically (in event of pilot and WSO death) to automatically pilot the helicopter. Granted, this 'robotic' helicopter is not quite as effecient or deadly as a human-piloted one, but if it weren't for this system the helicopter would be lying in pieces on the ground, so, in the end, this 'robotic' helicopter could prove useful. When this feuture is activated, the helicopter will continue on entered waypoints, track and engage enemy targets, and destroy objectives along a pre-entered waypoint path. If crews of multiple helicopters are killed but the helicopters are still in operating condition, this system automatically communicates with the other helicopters, trade target information, and set up attack plans. If a commanding officer does not want these pilot-less helicopters to engage targets on their own, they can be configured to return to the home airfield, preventing large amounts of time and money being spent on purchasing new helicopters, searching for crew members, cleaning up the pieces, and defending the crash site. Also, when configured, the helicopter with this feature can be operated by a crew that is at the home base, becoming an Unmanned Aerial Combat Vehicle of sorts.
Armament:
Hardpoints: 15 (six on each pylon [five under pylon, one on pylon tip], 2 underbody [mainly smaller missiles or sensor pods], one under-nose hardpoint)
Cannon : Located under nose on the under-nose hardpoint, outfitted for the S55-QB 12.7mm 4-barrel Chaingun or S55-QC 23mm twin-barrel cannon layouts
Systems:
ALMRS/TTAC-04 Mk. III (new model) system: Tracks up to 300 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 240km. 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. The small visor on the helmet is wired to control the main cannon underneath the nose (much like the AH-64) and can also act as a targeting system to engage enemy units with missiles (on WSO's helmet).
SB-AFCS/OG- Advanced Flight Control Systems, Optical Guided- Advanced system that uses high-intensity fiber optics for flight controls, allowing quicker, more effecient maneuvering and decreasing the weight by removing heavy copper and gold wiring.
SB-AEAS- Advanced Exhaust Assist System
SB-AVTVH- Advanced Vectored Thrust, Version Helicopter- Vectored thrust capability allows SAH-04 to execute advanced maneuvers and make quicker movements.
FLIR, Laser Designator
Engines:
Number x Power, rated horsepower.
New SB-AFEHTHHP-HE4 Turbines
2 x 2,350
Vertical Climb Rate - 34 m/s
Flight speed (at rated altitude: 1200 ft), mph:
Maximum speed - 208 mph
cruise - 188 mph
Hovering ceiling, feet
14000 feet
Service ceiling , feet
18,200 feet
Range:
Full fuel and armament: 400 miles (in ideal conditions)
DIMENSIONS (w/o rotors), feet:
Length- 53 feet
Width- 13 feet
Height-15 feet
Main rotor diameter- 48 feet
Crew- 2 (pilot, WSO [Weapons Service Officer])
VERSIONS:
Standard- (Shown above)
Naval- Outfitted for maritime use and landings on naval vessels, strengthened pylons for ASW equipment and torpedoes/Anti-ship missiles, SB-AASW Suite (ASW Suite).
Cost: $16.1 million USD
Cost (ASW/Naval version)- $16.3 million USD