‘Virupaksha’ will become the era of China-Pakistan’s stealth fighter J-35: ‘Super Sukhoi’ will create new history by being equipped with indigenous AESA radar

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has taken a very strategic and big step to counter Pakistan which is trying to show India an eye on the basis of China’s new stealth fighter jet J-35. The backbone of the Indian Air Force and among the most powerful fighter aircraft. Sukhoi (Su-30MKI) Now it is going to become more deadly and infallible than before.

The main reason for this mega-upgrade is that it is being developed completely indigenously in India. ‘Virupaksha’ (Virupaksha AESA Radar). This is being considered the most important and revolutionary part of the ‘Super Sukhoi’ upgrade program. Once this indigenous radar is fitted to the Sukhoi, India’s ability to detect, track and accurately target enemy aircraft from extremely long ranges will increase manifold.

What is Virupaksha AESA radar and its technology?

Virupaksha a cutting edge Gallium Nitride (GaN) Based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.

• Who created: It is a famous lab of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) working under the Ministry of Defence, located in Bengaluru. LRDE (Electronics and Radar Development Establishment) Is being prepared by.

• Who will replace: This new indigenous radar will replace the old Russian origin N011M Bars (Passive Electronically Scanned Array) radar currently installed in Sukhoi.

• modus operandi: Advanced digital electronic scanning technology has been used in it, due to which it can detect multiple targets in the blink of an eye and with great accuracy compared to the old radar.

Sukhoi will become mini-AWACS: Keep an eye on the enemy up to 400 KM

According to news agency ANI report, the GaN-based advanced technology used in Virupaksha radar and its high transmit-receive module (TRM) calculation capability puts it among the best radar systems in the world.

• Will catch stealth planes: Due to this technology, this radar can also detect sophisticated semi-stealth (radar-evading) fighter jets like China’s J-35A over long distances. BVR (Beyond Visual Range – beyond the reach of the eyes) Will be easily detected at a distance.

• huge range: this close 300 to 400 kilometers It can easily capture any enemy fighter jet, cruise missile or drone coming within a large air radius.

• Anti-Jamming: The radar’s advanced electronic scanning, long range and excellent anti-jamming capabilities (blocking enemy signals in electronic warfare) alone make the Sukhoi fighter jet a ‘Mini-AWACS’ (Airborne Warning and Control System).

Know why Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology is special?

The Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology used in the Virupaksha radar is considered more powerful and efficient than the older generation Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) systems.

1. More Power, Less Heating: With the help of GaN technology, radar can generate a lot of radio energy (waves), but the system still gets very little hot.

2. Long Performance: Due to low heat dissipation, the radar can continuously perform at its best for a very long time on the battlefield without any technical failure or interruption. This is the reason why GaN based AESA radar is now being adopted in the new generation 5th generation fighter jets of America and Europe.

A look at the current strength of Sukhoi (Su-30MKI)

Sukhoi is the most reliable and heavy-duty multi-role fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force:

• Crew and Engine: It is a two-seater (twin-seater) fighter jet, which has two powerful AL-31FP engines. this engine thrust vectoring Equipped with technology, which gives Sukhoi the power to perform impossible aerobatics in the air.

• Speed ​​and Range: this maximum 2,120 km/h (Mach 2) Can fly at a speed of. Its range with full fuel at a time is about 3,000 km, which can be increased manifold through mid-air refueling.

• Weapon carrying capacity: Sukhoi with you 8,000 kilograms (8 tons) It can carry nuclear weapons, guided bombs and lethal missiles, including the BrahMos supersonic missile.

What benefits will ‘Super Sukhoi’ get from Virupaksh radar?

1. Long Range Strike: After installation of Virupaksha radar, Sukhoi will be able to spot enemy fighter jets and attack missiles much before their attack range.

2. Multi-targeting capability: Through Virupaksha, the pilot will be able to simultaneously track (lock) many different targets floating in the air and fire missiles at them simultaneously.

3. Kingship in electronic warfare: Even amidst intense electronic jamming by enemy countries, this radar will work with 100% accuracy without any deviation.

4. Precise use of indigenous missiles: India’s own long-range air-to-air missile ‘Astra’ (Astra Series) The combination of Virupaksha radar with missiles will prove to be extremely lethal and infallible.

‘Super Sukhoi’ mega upgrade program and blow to Dragon-Pak

This upgrade is the centerpiece of the Indian Air Force’s billion-dollar ‘Super Sukhoi’ program.

• Phased Upgrade: In the initial phase, some selected squadrons of the Air Force will be upgraded. However, under the main future plan, the Air Force will include in its fleet More than 200 Su-30MKI The aircraft will be equipped with this indigenous radar, new electronic warfare (EW) suite and advanced computer avionics.

• Strategic Advantage: China has recently signed a deal to sell its J-35 fighter jet to Pakistan as part of its ‘two-front war’ strategy against India. Due to fear of India, poor Pakistan has bought this jet by taking a new loan of crores of dollars. In such a situation, our ‘Super Sukhoi’ equipped with ‘Virupaksha’ radar will completely destroy the joint air challenge of both China and Pakistan and give India a one-sided strategic edge in the sky.