Sunday 15 December 2013

Sharpshooter

A "Sharpshooter" from 101st Tactical Fighter Squadron in 10th Tactical Fighter Base "Konarak", takes-off from Mehrabad International Airport at Tehran after undergoing the first phase of the "Dowran" upgrade program, aimed at fully modernizing the F-4Es and F-4Ds fleet of IRIAF. The modernization programme includes: multi-functional displays (MFDs) in both front and rear cockpits to present engine instruments, armament system status, and other data.Another MFD is mounted on the left instrument panel to show flight management system (FMS)data and a moving map integrated with GPS. The radar is replaced by a new Chinese system of unknown specifications. A new,domestic-built UHF/VHF radio system is also fitted. A Chinese-built head-up display, and changes to the weapons system for the use of new Chinese PL-7 infra-red air-to-air missiles and advanced PL-12 AA active-radar missiles. A Chinese radar warning receiver and two Iranian made chaff/flare dispensers have been also installed 

Credit : War machine's


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