Russian TU-214R Heading to Syria
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Russian TU-214R Heading to Syria
Very interesting Russian spy plane heading to Syria on FR24.com at the moment, just over Libya as I type.
Tupolev TU-214R RA-64514, callsign LX9203.
Tupolev TU-214R RA-64514, callsign LX9203.
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Not much information available on the internet for the this type, this basically sums it up.
"The aircraft is configured to carry the MRC-411 multi-intelligence payload, to include electronic intelligence (ELINT) sensors, side-looking Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and other Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Communications Intelligence (COMINT). In addition, the aircraft will carry multi-spectral electro-optical systems, providing a true Multi-Int support to Russian military forces.
I wonder if this is the first active deployment of the type, or if it is just a continuation of the trial works that has been going on? Maybe Moscow is just flashing its wares to the West? Timing seems very co-incidental with the build up of Turkish forces on the border.
"The aircraft is configured to carry the MRC-411 multi-intelligence payload, to include electronic intelligence (ELINT) sensors, side-looking Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and other Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Communications Intelligence (COMINT). In addition, the aircraft will carry multi-spectral electro-optical systems, providing a true Multi-Int support to Russian military forces.
I wonder if this is the first active deployment of the type, or if it is just a continuation of the trial works that has been going on? Maybe Moscow is just flashing its wares to the West? Timing seems very co-incidental with the build up of Turkish forces on the border.
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You mean Iraq on its way into Syria.
http://www.flightradar24.com/2016-02...LX9203/8d35773
just over Libya as I type.
http://www.flightradar24.com/2016-02...LX9203/8d35773
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As with so much of Russia's arsenal, information is difficult to come by on these types of aircraft - and what little *is* out there is usually in Russian.
That Tu-214R looks like it encompasses elements of the mission roles fulfilled by the RC-135 and E-8 JSTARS.
The Rossiya Tu-214SR pictured above is frequently billed as analogous to the E-4B, but I'm not sure that's correct. The only visible modification is an SHF antenna housing, while the Airborne Command Post role is already handled by a fleet of Il-86VKPs, which, in addition to the SHF antenna, are also fitted with a VLF trailing aerial and inflight refuelling capability.
I would think it more likely to be a C-32A or C-40 equivalent for lower ranking government officials to replace the recently retired Il-62s which were fitted with a similar dorsal spine.
That Tu-214R looks like it encompasses elements of the mission roles fulfilled by the RC-135 and E-8 JSTARS.
The Rossiya Tu-214SR pictured above is frequently billed as analogous to the E-4B, but I'm not sure that's correct. The only visible modification is an SHF antenna housing, while the Airborne Command Post role is already handled by a fleet of Il-86VKPs, which, in addition to the SHF antenna, are also fitted with a VLF trailing aerial and inflight refuelling capability.
I would think it more likely to be a C-32A or C-40 equivalent for lower ranking government officials to replace the recently retired Il-62s which were fitted with a similar dorsal spine.
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It seems the R is a much different aircraft to the SR. It would be hard not to believe that the electronics in it are much more modern and advanced to the older SR. It will be interesting to see how long it stays in the area and see how they are utilizing it.
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No problem. Thanks for the reply.
Interestingly the Turks have denied a Russian Open Skies flight over their territory.
The Aviationist » Turkey has denied a Russian Open Skies observation flight over its territory because it was near the Syrian border
Yes, sorry, my mistake. I typed quicker than I was thinking.
Interestingly the Turks have denied a Russian Open Skies flight over their territory.
The Aviationist » Turkey has denied a Russian Open Skies observation flight over its territory because it was near the Syrian border
