Indian Navy's TU-142ME has max range of 12,000 KM

[IND151]

According to this site, max range of upgraded TU-142 ME of Indian Navy's TU 142 ME has max range of 12,000 KM.

The press release did not mention how many aircrafts have already been repaired and modernized.

According to World Arms Trade Analysis Center, it was planned to sign the contract on modernization of 8 long-range ASW aircrafts Tu-142ME for Indian Navy in 2005. Perhaps, the contract was signed later. The program has been in uncertain state for some time due to involvement of Israel which offered to upgrade Tu-142ME aircrafts under triangular agreement with Russia. Moreover, there were reports that the contract had been frozen.

In 1986 eight ASW aircrafts Tu-142MK were delivered to India under nomenclature of Tu-142ME which were built by Taganrog Aircraft Factory. Those planes were equipped with Korshun-K search-and-track ASW system which included magnetometer MMS-106 Ladoga and hydrology reconnaissance equipment Nerchinsk. All of those aircrafts are in need of capital repairs and to be upgraded with new onboard equipment, modernized jet-prop engines, and new weapons. According to initial plan, all 8 planes were supposed to pass modernization within 6 years and be ready in 2010-2011. After capital repairs the service life of each aircraft becomes 16 years longer.

Upgraded Tu-142ME is capable to provide patrolling and security of territorial waters; conduct communications surveillance; search, track, and engage newest silent submarines on surface and under water, moving at full or slow speed or laying on the seabed day and night and in any weather conditions. While armed with guided missiles, Tu-142ME is capable to deliver strikes upon surface ships, land and coastal targets.

Max flight range of Tu-142ME is 12,000 km, max flight speed (weight of 138 tons, altitude of 7,000 meters) is 855 kph, cruising speed is 735 kph, flight duration is 9 hours. Max combat load (6 BrahMos cruise missiles, as was proposed to Indian Navy) makes 9.6 tons, standard combat load (8 Kh-35 antiship missiles) is 4.4 tons. Typical search-and-attack version of the aircraft is equipped with up to 140 radio sonobuoys.

Upgraded ASW aircraft Tu-142ME was delivered to Indian Navy

 

[veekysingh]

are be planing to bomb austrelia ?

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

A true beast!
I was hoping to see some photographs(newer ones) of the same

 

[IND151]

A true beast!
I was hoping to see some photographs(newer ones) of the same

TU 142 (IN)

 

[Ammyy]

TU 142 (IN)

I think both P8I and TU142 have same role ?????

 

[Tshering22]

I think both P8I and TU142 have same role ?????

The P8s are going to be replacing the 142s as the Bear has grown old and needs to be replaced. It has been a powerful weapon but when the P8Is join, these warhorses will be retired.

 

[Ammyy]

The P8s are going to be replacing the 142s as the Bear has grown old and needs to be replaced. It has been a powerful weapon but when the P8Is join, these warhorses will be retired.

Then why we upgrading old TU142???

 

[arp2041]

Then why we upgrading old TU142???

They will still be part of IN's inventory, atleast till 2025 but P-8is will be the frontline ASW aircrafts.

8+4 P-8Is + maybe extended to 24 P-8Is
8 Tu-142s

 

[black_jack]

Navy has plans for integrating brahmos on Tu 142 , Tu 142's gone stay till 2025.

 

[IND151]

^^ that's right.

 

[illuminatidinesh]

The Tu 142 are going to stay for very long time now. Though they were good they had their disadvantages. The up-gradation program is already on i guess.

 

[T90TankGuy]

A true beast!
I was hoping to see some photographs(newer ones) of the same

just land in goa at the airport . you can see them in the flesh .
if you have time go see the naval museum behind the airbase . it has a harrier . depth charges ,Sonobuoy , torpedoes too

 

[Safriz]

are be planing to bomb austrelia ?

no...antarctica

 

[rashtriya.rifles]

just land in goa at the airport . you can see them in the flesh .
if you have time go see the naval museum behind the airbase . it has a harrier . depth charges ,Sonobuoy , torpedoes too

lol.. have been to Goa so many times but not for all this ^

 

[satishkumarcsc]

just land in goa at the airport . you can see them in the flesh .
if you have time go see the naval museum behind the airbase . it has a harrier . depth charges ,Sonobuoy , torpedoes too

I thought the IL 38s were stationed in Dabolim and not the Tu 142. Tu 142s home base is in INS Rajali in Arakonam if I am right. Forget my negligence.