Advanced Radar warning device to feature at Avalon air show
22 Mar 2001
BAE Systems, Australia’s largest Electronic Warfare house, will showcase a working model of the ALR-2002 Advanced Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) at the Australian International Air Show, Avalon Airport.
Developed in Australia for the Royal Australian Air Force’s F-111 and F/A-18 combat aircraft, Black Hawk helicopter and transport aircraft, the ALR-2002’s modular design has led to the development of a family of advanced RWRs with common use of hardware and software modules.
“This is the first time we are able to demonstrate the capability of this highly advanced RWR to the world" said Mr Patrick Stringer, Business Development Manager – Air Programs, BAE Systems.
In September 2000, as part of BAE Systems’ development, test and evaluation program, the ALR-2002A variant flew against a series of known and unknown emitter types, including F/A-18 aircraft and Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) missile batteries. This successful test flight was a significant progression in the development of the ALR-2002.
These test flights follow on from the successful “form/fit” checks and tests on board an RAAF F/A-18 Hornet, and extensive antenna testing for the ALR-2002D (S-70A helicopter) variant that was completed in August 1999 at the Rome Air Development Centre in the United States.
“The ALR 2002 is a real Australian story of determination, innovation and partnership. Many people wondered if the technical challenges were beyond our industry – they were not. Australia’s engineers have designed and produced a family of the most advanced RWR's available in the world today,” said Mr Stringer.
The ALR-2002 will be available for viewing at the BAE Systems Stand, Australian International Airshow, Avalon Airport from the 13th-18th February, 2001.
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