Irbis-E (Snow Leopard) Radar

The "Irbis-E" is an advanced multi-mode Passive Electronically Scanned Array (PESA) radar system developed by Tikhomirov NIIP for the Su-35 multi-role fighter aircraft. NIIP developed the new radar based on the previous "Bars" radar system which is mounted on the Su-30MKI (used by the Indian AF).

"Irbis" development started in 2004 and the first radar prototype entered flight tests onboard an Su-30M2 aircraft acting as a test bed in early 2007. The resulting radar system provides air-to-air, air-to-sea and air-to-ground (ground mapping, Doppler beam sharpening and Synthetic Aperture radar modes) modes with improved performance in intense clutter environments.

Further info on the Irbis can be found at:
http://www.deagel.com/Aircraft-Warners-and-Sensors/Irbis_a001800001.aspx

Video source:
Tikhomirov NIIP
http://www.niip.ru/

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Irbis
• PESA-radar
• Phased-Array
• SU-35
• Tikhomirov-NIIP
• Russian-Airforce
• Electronic-Scanning
• ESA
• VVS
• Airforce
• Airplane
• Warplane
• Fighter
• Fighter-Bomber

[N1cholas240]

@Husar101 Ok makes sense. But this whole time you thought i was talking about the irbis.

[Husar101]

@N1cholas240

the video is about the Irbis. Whether the Su-35 will have the L-band AESA is not confirmed 100%

[N1cholas240]

@Husar101 Im not talking about the irbis im talking about the L-band AESA.

[Husar101]

@N1cholas240

The Irbis radar was designed for the Su-35. The other Su-27 versions can't use it without major changes and upgrades (it requires significantly more power to operate). It's common knowledge. The first serial Su-35's are expected to enter service this year.

[N1cholas240]

@Husar101 I have herd no news on them on the su-35. Also their are no sources claiming they are on the su-35. Send me some links.

[Husar101]

@N1cholas240

I follow the news. 

[N1cholas240]

@Husar101 How do u know su-35 will have l-band in it to. 

[Husar101]

@N1cholas240

you heard wrong

[N1cholas240]

i hers su-35 will not get the l-band only pak fa will.