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Regional airliner renaissance - Indo14-Day3 - IHS Jane's 360

Regional airliner renaissance - Indo14-Day3

David Donald
06 November 2014
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Regio-Aviasi Industri (Hall D, Stand DP007) has completed preliminary design work on the R80 twin-turboprop regional airliner. With the R80, RAI hopes to take on the Bombardier Dash 8 and ATR72 in the regional market, promising a cheaper aircraft but also one with state-of-the- art systems that provide attractive operating economics, and which comply with future air navigation requirements.

The R80 represents a rebirth of the IPTN N250 project of the 1990s. Two prototypes were flown, the first in August 1995, but the project was halted in 1997 amid the Asian financial crisis. In revisiting the programme, the aircraft is being thoroughly reworked and redesigned with modern systems, as well as being lengthened. About 60 per cent of the N250 central structure is reused.

Two engines have been earmarked for the R80 – Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW150A and the Rolls-Royce (Allison) AE2100 – although final selection has not been made. The aircraft will have a fly-by-wire flight control system, and its modern cockpit will feature large touchscreen displays. Initially it will have a traditional control yoke to satisfy the requirements of some customers, but in the future a sidestick controller will be available.

RAI has designed the R80 to address the 80/90-passenger market, with 2+2 seating in the main cabin for a maximum of 92 seats. The aircraft has two cargo compartments, one forward between the flight deck and main cabin, and one aft of the rear cabin lavatory area. Cargo doors are on the starboard side, along with two service doors, with two passenger entry doors on the port side. The door arrangement expedites loading and unloading, leading to the rapid turn-round times that are typically required in the short-sector regional market.

Detailed design has begun, conducted in a paperless environment using 3DExperience software from Dassault Systèmes. First metal-cutting is scheduled for the end of next year, and the first of two flying prototypes is due to take to the air in 2017. Two more airframes will be completed for ground testing. Strategic partner PT Dirgantara Indonesia will build the R80 at its Bandung factory.

RAI aims to begin deliveries of the R80 in 2019, after Indonesian certification. The company already has 145 orders, comprising 100 from NAM Air, 25 from Kalimantan-based Kal Star and 20 from Trigana Air, which operates in Papua.

While the initial focus is on satisfying the large domestic market, RAI is also looking for global export sales and is aiming for EASA/ FAA approval.
 
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IF-X cockpit configuration on show [ID14D2]

05 November 2014

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Indonesian avionics specialist Infoglobal is showing off a potential cockpit configuration for the IF-X advanced fighter that is being developed by Indonesia and Korea. Versions for both nations will employ the same core computer architecture, but additional elements of the avionics suite will be provided by local companies. Infoglobal has been selected to provide the systems for Indonesia’s IF-X version.

The company has been working on the project for some time, working to a base set of aircraft specifications and air force requirements.

The cockpit on display here (Hall D, Stand 120) features a single large screen, which displays all relevant flight and tactical data. However, a final decision on cockpit layout has not been taken, and Infoglobal has also defined a three-screen configuration should that be selected.

Two small screens below the main display will probably be replaced by a single integrated display.

IF-X will feature sidestick control, and full hands-on-throttle-and-stick functionality. Using the large screen keeps the cockpit simple and clean, making it very user-friendly.

Infoglobal is also proposing an F-5X avionics upgrade for the Indonesian air force (TNI-AU) Northrop F-5E/F fleet. From 2008 the company implemented a two-screen upgrade for Indonesia’s Hawk 100/200s, and is proposing a similar upgrade for the F-5 that would modernise the aircraft should Indonesia decide to extend the service life of the aircraft instead of replacing it with a new fighter.

Under its proposal, Infoglobal would replace a number of analogue systems with new digital hardware.

Two new colour multi-function displays are the most obvious of the new components, but the proposal also adds a digital control display unit, a digital video recorder and a miniature standard central air data computer. Infoglobal has already developed the F-5 upgrade, and it is ready to roll out should the TNIAU decide to apply it to the F-5.

Other Infoglobal projects include a digital pilot display unit for the maritime patrol version of the Airbus/ PTDI NC 212-200, and the TDAS integrated national air traffic monitoring system that integrates the multi-track pictures of three disparate radars into one map-based display.

IF-X cockpit configuration on show [ID14D2] - IHS Jane's 360
 
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Indonesia and South Korea agree to continue KFX /IFX fighter development
10 November 2014

Indonesian and South Korean defence ministries have signed an agreement to continue the joint development of the Korean Fighter Experimental, Indonesian Fighter Experimental - Ed (KFX / IFX) aircraft.

Equipped with 4.5th generation technology, KFX / IFX would be a multi-role combat aircraft featuring more advanced capabilities than the Lockheed Martin-built F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.

The KF-X / IF-X development cooperation programme is being undertaken in three phases, including the technology development (TD), engineering and manufacturing development (EMD), as well as the production development (PD) phase.

Having completed the TD phase in December 2012, the two ministries signed the project agreement, which contains general principles and rules, as well as the commitment of the parties during the EMD phase.

Under the terms of agreement, South Korea will designate the Korean industrial main contractor, which will negotiate a related cost-sharing agreement with the Indonesian defence ministry and the related workshare agreement with Industri Indonesia (PT. DI).

The two sides have also agreed to establish a joint programme management office (JPMO) to assist implementation. This will include overseeing the Korean industrial participant, the Indonesian industrial participant and the budgeting and spending / contracting competence.

All of the expected agreements, including details of the task of JPMO, are scheduled to be signed before the planned start of the EMD phase by the end of November 2015.

Meanwhile, South Korea would conduct flight tests of six aircraft at home. One prototype would be handed over to Indonesia for final assembly, test and evaluation.

Indonesia will be actively involved in the production process of first and sixth aircraft throughout the flight test programme. It has also agreed to establish the final assembly production line and build the aircraft at its own expense.

Following completion of the entire flight testing programme, South Korea will submit one KF-X / IF-X prototype aircraft, with some engineering and test pilot input.

Seoul and Indonesia would undertake 80% and 20% of the workshare respectively, and have also agreed to jointly decide funding for the EMD phase contract.

Indonesia and South Korea agree to continue KFX /IFX fighter development - Airforce Technology
 
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LAPAN is ready to develop a new propeller commercial plane. The new plane is said to be the biggest of its kind able to carry 144 passengers.

The plane, codename N2140 designed by LAPAN will be powered by the newest EuroProp engine of Europrop International, With the engine, the plane will be able to reach 0.7 mach speed.


source in Indonesian :
Keren! RI Rancang Pesawat Baling-baling Komersial Terbesar di Dunia


*monggo yg mau Inggrisin artikel diatas dg lbh lengkap dan terperinci... silahken. :)
 
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LAPAN is ready to develop a new propeller commercial plane. The new plane is said to be the biggest of its kind able to carry 144 passengers.

The plane, codename N2140 designed by LAPAN will be powered by the newest EuroProp engine of Europrop International, With the engine, the plane will be able to reach 0.7 mach speed.


source in Indonesian :
Keren! RI Rancang Pesawat Baling-baling Komersial Terbesar di Dunia


*monggo yg mau Inggrisin artikel diatas dg lbh lengkap dan terperinci... silahken. :)

Good, it will be more fuel efficient than the jet ones with relatively similar speed. Market seems to like it 6 -7 years from now. The government should take it.
 
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PTDI to deliver UAVs to Indonesian Air Force
Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
15 December 2014

State-owned PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) aim to deliver eight indigenously developed Wulung tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems to the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) within the next 12 months, a company official confirmed to IHS Jane's on 16 December.

"The plan is to deliver three Wulung UAVs and a remote ground control station to the TNI-AU before the end of this year and then another eight UAVs in 2015," said the official. Additional remote ground stations will also be delivered to the TNI-AU in 2015, he said. The total requirement is expected to reach a squadron of 12 UAVs, although this has not yet been confirmed.

PTDI to deliver UAVs to Indonesian Air Force - IHS Jane's 360

IPTN North America

Company Information

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IPTN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (INA, Inc.)
is an Aerospace parts & services trading company located in Seattle, USA. The company is a U.S. subsidiary of IAe (Indonesian Aerospace) Indonesia, and incorporated in the State of Washington. IPTN North America, Inc is managed and staffed by professionals who have at least 20 years of experience operating as supplier, agent, and partner for different companies in Indonesia, South East Asia, South Korea, Abu Dhabi, Pakistan, and the USA.

INA, Inc, services Indonesian Aerospace and it’s subsidiaries directly as well as in concert with their partners Garuda, MNA, Pelita Air Service, Mandala, and Indonesian Air Force.

We have also supplied Republic Express, PT Barata, BBI, PT Inti, Pertamina, PT PAL, Petro Kimia Gresik, and privately owned companies throughout Indonesia.

Companies serviced outside Indonesia include: GAMCO of Abu Dhabi, ROKAF of South Korea, the Pakistan and Turkish Air Forces, and Astro Trading & Technologies of the USA. We are negotiating with companies in Latin America and expect to be servicing that region soon.



Major manufacturers, which support us, include GE, Rolls Royce and Honeywell, to name a few.

In partnership with BPPT Weather Modification Services of Jakarta Indonesia and

WMI of North Dakota USA, the company is engaged in the procurement of Doppler radar systems and weather modification applications for PT Inco of Sulawesi Indonesia. The partnership is also marketing this technology in Australia, Malaysia, Brunei, Pakistan and Cambodia.



IPTN NORTH AMERICA, INC. can offer competitive pricing, timely delivery and attractive financing packages. We are a “one-stop shopping” site for our customer’s needs and requirements.

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  • AVMET for Weather Radar Equipment and Cloud Seeding
  • ROLLS ROYCE/AVIALL for aircraft spare parts and maintenance of engine T-56 for C-130
  • BECKER AVIONIC for VHF/HF radio
  • GENERAL ELECTRIC for spare parts engine CT7-9C for CN-235
  • HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND, GOODRICH, TELEDYNE, ROCKWELL COLLINS, BEAEROSPACE, MOOG, THALES and all CN-235 vendor items
 
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We have to start developing our own engine A.S.A.P . The govt need to move on this otherwise we always be nothing more than "tukang rakit".

Habibie has already started it. We start it from the turbine and I hope 48 trillion Rupiah injection into our state owned companies (Jokowi new program) also include this important company. Dont forget our missile program that needs turbojet and turbofan engine development, we have started it since 2005.


PT Nusantara Turbin Propulsi: Private Company Information - Businessweek

PT Nusantara Turbin Propulsi manufactures aircraft components and industrial turbines in Indonesia. It also offers aero engine maintenance services. The company is based in Bandung, Indonesia. PT Nusantara Turbin Propulsi operates as a subsidiary of PT Dirgantara.
 
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Old News but not yet published in this threat before

INDODEFENCE 2014

Utility transport approaches rollout - Indo14-Day3
David Donald
06 November 2014
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PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) is scheduled to roll out the first example of its N219 light transport on 10 August (national technology day) next year, in advance of an expected first flight in December and certification in 2016. A ceremony was held at the company’s Bandung facility in September to mark the first metal cutting.

PTDI has designed the aircraft to answer a need for a rugged short take-off and landing (STOL) airliner able to operate in and out of remote, semi-prepared airstrips. Indonesia’s remote islands and mountainous regions rely almost completely on air transport, so the need for this kind of aircraft is obvious.

As well as having the necessary strength and performance required for such operations, the N219 is also intended to be safe, reliable and cost-effective. PTDI has pitched the N219 at a lower cost than the rival Twin Otter, yet it uses modern engines and avionics as demanded for both safety and reliability.

Through its long strategic collaboration with CASA (now Airbus Defence & Space), PTDI has been building the CASA C212 Aviocar for many years, and is now the sole source for this rugged light transport (in its modernised NC212i version). Experience with the NC212 has aided the N219’s design, and indeed forms the basis of the new aircraft. However, the N219 is longer and more refined.

Aerodynamically cleaner than its predecessor, the N219 has its wing mounted higher to minimise cabin intrusion, creating what its designers claim is the largest cabin available in its class (6.50 x 1.82 x 1.70m). The N219 also features a sprung undercarriage rather than the Aviocar’s sponson-mounted wheels.

Power is provided by two 850shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42 turboprops. These give a take-off of around 600m, while the N219 will stop in less than 800m. PTDI has selected a Garmin flight deck with a five-screen display for the aircraft. In the airliner role, the N219 is intended to carry up to 19 passengers in a 2+1 seating arrangement.

PTDI is targeting a variety of operators, including military, and has outlined various mission options such as troop or VIP transport, and freight delivery with a two-tonne capacity. The N219 can also be outfitted for maritime surveillance, search and rescue, or medical evacuation.

Initially, the focus will be on the domestic market, where PTDI has had interest for more than 100 aircraft. With this priority demand satisfied, the company could seek European EASA certification with the help of partner Airbus to offer the N219 for export.

Utility transport approaches rollout - Indo14-Day3 - IHS Jane's 360
 
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Satellite Orbiting Rocket Number 420 (Indonesian: Roket Pengorbit Satelit 420, abbreviated as RPS-420), or Pengorbitan-1, is Indonesia's proposed satellite launching rocket that if successful, will carry Indonesia's first indigenous satellite into Low Earth Orbit in 2014.[1][2] The aim is to have home-made rockets and satellites. Reaching orbit will make Indonesia a newspace power in Asia.

RPS or "Pengorbitan" (Indonesian for "orbital") is ultra-light space launch vehicles subfamily of "RX" (Roket Eksperimental) rockets family. The multistage launchers are being developed by the state company Spacetecx for Indonesia's National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN). They will be launched from a mobile pad at Lapan Space Center, where RX-250-LPN mini-rockets have blasted off already.[3]

Currently Indonesian RX rockets has suborbital capabilities only and could serve as a platform for high altitude outer atmosphere studies. Indonesia plans to develop orbital microsatellite launching capabilities with the RPS to launch smallsatellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). This project was first revealed to the public during the Indo Defence Expo-2008 exhibition in Jakarta.[4]

In 2008 optimistic hopes were that this rocket, known as SLV (Satellite Launch Vehicle) would first be launched in Indonesia to 2012, and if there were extra funds pursuant to the good economic situation of 2007-8, possibly the year 2010. In fact, the LAPAN budget for 2008 and 2007 was Rp 200 billion (approximately USD $20million). Budgetary issues surrounding the international credit crises of 2008-2009 placed many Indonesian technical projects in jeopardy most especially the complete development of RX-420 and associated microsatellite program to world-class standards ahead of project finalization schedule and the opportunity to work together with the world institutions. LAPAN hopes to be an educating partner with Indian Aerospace in sciences related to satellite.[citation needed]

Pengorbitan-1
Pengorbitan-1, or RPS/RX-420, will be a four-stage rocket with the ability to place 25 kg satellites in LEO.[citation needed] Its first launch is expected in 2014.

Category: microsatellite orbital launch vehicle, similar to Lambda from Japan, but with lighter modern materials and modern avionics. Launch unguided at a 70-degree angle of inclination with a four-stage solid rocket motor launcher.[5]

Diameter: 420 mm Length: 6200 mm Lift-off mass: 1000 kg. Propellant: solid composite, firing time 13 seconds Thrust: 9.6 tons Flight duration: 205 seconds Maximum velocity: mach 4.5 Range: 101 km, 53000 m altitude Payload: diagnostic, GPS, altimeter, gyro, 3-axis accelerometer, processor and battery. The RX-420 was entirely built using local materials.[citation needed]

LAPAN carried out a stationary test on RX-420 on 23 December 2008 in Tarogong, West Java. The RX-420 missile was tested at the launching station Cilauteureun, Pameungpeuk District, Garut regency, West Java. The LAPAN RX-420 is the test bed for the entirely indigenously developed satellite launch vehicle. RX-420 is suitable for launch of micro-satellites (50 kg or less) and nano-satellites (5 kg or less) currently in co-development with Technical University of Berlin.

The rocket launching plan will be extended in 2010 by launching combined RX-420-420 and in 2011 for combined RX-420-420 – 320 and SOB 420.

Pengorbitan-2
The five-stage Pengorbitan-2, or RX-420 Plus and RX-520, will launch a 50 kg payload to LEO and is intended to operate from 2014.[6]

At planning stage are the RX-420 with multiple customizable configuration boosters and the planned 520mm RX-520. The RX-520 is predicted to be able to launch 100 kg+ payload into orbit. This large rocket is intended to be fueled by high-pressure liquid. Hydrogen Peroxide and various hydrocarbons are under evaluation. Addition of RX-420 boosters to the RX-520 is calculated to increase lifting capacity to 500 kg+ payload, although if too expensive, the proven Russian Soyuz andEnergiya will likely be employed.

RX-520 consists of one RX-420 and two boosters of RX-420 in stage-1, one RX-420 in stage-2, one RX-420 in stage-3 and as a payload launcher one RX-320 in stage-4.[7]

At November 11, 2010, LAPAN spokesman said the RX-550 rocket would undergo a static test in December this year and a flight test in 2012. The rocket will consist of four stages, will be part of an RPS-01 rocket to put a satellite in orbit.[8]

RPS-420 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 
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More about LAPAN

National Institute of Aeronautics and Space
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (Indonesian: Lembaga Penerbangan dan Antariksa Nasional/LAPAN) is theIndonesian government space agency. It was established on November 27, 1963 by former Indonesian president Sukarno after one year's existence of an informal space agency organization. LAPAN is responsible for long-term civilian and military aerospace research. For over two decades, it has managed satellites^ domain-developed small scientific-technology satellites Lapan and telecommunication satellites Palapa, which were built by Hughes (now Boeing Satellite Systems) and launched from the US on Deltarockets or from French Guiana using Ariane 4 and Ariane 5 rockets. It has also developed sounding rockets and has been developing small orbital space launchers that will allow Indonesia to join the space power's club within the 2012-2014 time frame. It has also been reported that LAPAN plans to launch its first indigenous space launcher with a satellite payload some time in November 2013.[1]

History[edit]
On May 31, 1962, Indonesia commenced aeronautics exploration when the Aeronautics Committee was established by the Indonesian Prime Minister, Juanda, who was also the head of Indonesian Aeronautics. The secretary of Indonesian Aeronautics, RJ Salatun, was also involved in the establishment.[citation needed]

On September 22, 1962, the Initial Scientific and Military Rocket Project (known in Indonesia as Proyek Roket Ilmiah dan Militer Awal or "PRIMA") was formed as an affiliation of AURI (Indonesian Air Force) and ITB (Bandung Institute of Technology). The outcome of the project was the launching of two "Kartika"("star") series rockets and their telemetric ordnances.

After two informal projects, which had no national contribution, the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) was established in 1963 by Presidential Decree 236.[citation needed]

Programmes[edit]
For more than 20 years, LAPAN doing in research on Rocket, Remote Sensing, Satellites and Space Sciences.

Satellites[edit]
Palapa A1 and A2[edit]
The first program was the Palapa A1 (launched August 7, 1976) and A2 (launched October 3, 1977). The satellites were almost identical to Canada's Anik and Western Union'sWestars although the Indonesian variants had larger parabolic reflectors suited to the large area of the archipelago. Although the satellites belonged to the government-owned company Perumtel, the spacecraft were made in the United States.[citation needed]

LAPAN Satellites[edit]
The development of microsatellites has become an opportunity for LAPAN in developing its space program. The development of such satellites requires only limited budget and facilities, compared to the development of big satellites. Meanwhile, the capability to develop micro-satellite will brings LAPAN to the readiness state to implement a future space program that will have measureable economic impact, and therefore contribute to the country’s sustainable development effort.

LAPAN-A1[edit]
Lapan-A1 or Lapan-Tubsat is designed to transfer of knowledge, skill and experience on micro-satellite technology development from Technische Universität Berlin, Germany to LAPAN. The spacecraft is based the German DLR-Tubsat, but includes a new star sensor and features a new 45 × 45 × 27 cm structure. The satellite payload is a COTS video camera with 1000 mm lens, resulting into nadir resolution of 5 m and nadir swath of 3,5 km from 650 km altitude. In addition to that the satellite carries another video camera with 50 mm lens, resulting into 200 m resolution video image with swath of 80 km at nadir. The uplink and downlink for telemetry, tracking and command (TTC) is done in UHF and downlink for video is done in S-band analog. The satellite is successfully launched to SSO of 635 km as auxiliary payload in Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C7 from Sriharikota, India on January 10, 2007. LAPAN Tubsat performed technological experiments, earth observation and attitude control experiments. Google reference: [2]

LAPAN-A2[edit]
The mission for LAPAN-A2 or LAPAN-ORARI is Earth observation using RGB camera, maritime traffic monitoring using Automatic Identification System (AIS) which can know about name and flag of the ship registered, ship type, physical and tonnage of the ship, correct and current route, departure and arrival port, and amateur radio communication (text & voice; ORARI is Indonesian Amateur Radio Organization). The satellite will be launched as auxiliary payloads for ASTROSAT mission which has orbit of be 650 km circular at inclination of 8 degree. The purpose of the project is to develop capability to design, Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) process of micro-satellite in Indonesia. The satelitte will be launched in first half of 2015 through Indian PSLV and will monitor Indonesia every 97 minutes or 14 times a day.[2][3][4]

LAPAN-A3[edit]
LAPAN-A3 or LAPAN-IPB will perform experimental remote sensing mission. In addition to that, the satellite will support global AIS mission and amateur radio communication. The satellite payload is a 4-bands push broom multi-spectral imaging camera (Landsat band : B, G, R, NIR), which will give resolution of 18 m and coverage of 120 km from 650 km altitude. The satelitte will be launched in second half of 2015.[4]

International cooperation[edit]
In 2008 Indonesia signed an agreement with the Ukrainian National Space Agency (NSAU) that will allow access to rocket and satellite technologies.

Spaceport Development Plan[edit]
Biak Spaceport Plan (2006)[edit]
Since 2006 Indonesia and Russia have been discussing the possibility of launching satellite from Biak island using Air Launch technology. LAPAN and Russian Federal Space Agency (RKA) have worked on a Government-to-Government agreement in Space Cooperation in order to enable such activities in Indonesia. It is planned that Antonov An-124aircraft will deliver a Polyot space launch vehicle to the new Indonesian spaceport on Biak island (West Papua province). This spaceport is well suited to commercial launches as it sits almost exactly on the equator - any space vehicle launched at the equator has a greater initial velocity imparted to it, making higher velocity or heavier payloads possible. In the spaceport, the launch vehicle will be fuelled and the satellites will be loaded on it. The Antonov An-124 carrying the launch vehicle is to fly at 10 km altitude above the ocean East of Biak island to jettison the launch vehicle [5][6] In 2012, discussions resumed. The main stumbling block is Russian concerns over compliance with the terms of the Missile Technology Control Regime; Russia is a co-signatory, Indonesia is not.[7]

Enggano Launchpad Plan (2011)[edit]
In 2011, LAPAN plans to build a satellite launchpad at Enggano Island, Bengkulu province. It is located at the westernmost part of Indonesia at the Indian Ocean coast. There are three possible locations, two in Kioyo Natural Park and one in Gunung Nanua Bird Park. The most strategic site for this launchpad is inside Nanua Bird Park, a place called Tanjung Laboko which is 20 meters above sea level and far from residential areas.[8] The satellite launch pad requires area only one hectare, but the safety zone requires 200 hectares. The cost to be disbursed is Rp.40 trillion (around $4.5 billion). The location is also available for assembly of the rockets and launch preparations for satellites of up to 3.8 tonnes.[9] The plan has concerned from the Bengkulu Natural Resources Conservation Agency because both parks are habitat for a number of bird species native to Enggano Island, which ended by rejetion by Bengkulu Province government.[10]

Morotai Spaceport Plan (2012)[edit]
After studying the surrounding environment in 3 potential spaceport island sites (Enggano-Bengkulu, Morotai-North Maluku, and Biak-Papua), LAPAN (21/11) announced Morotai Island as a future spaceport site.[11] Planning ensued starting in December 2012. The launch site's completion is expected in 2025. In 2013, LAPAN will launch an RX-550 experimental satellite launcher from some point in Morotai to decided.[12] This island was selected according to the following criteria::

  • Morotai Island's location near the equator, which makes the launch more economical.
  • The island has 7 runways, one of them 2,400 meters, easily extended to 3,000 meters.
  • The ease of building on Morotai, which is not densely populated and little potential for social conflict with native inhabitants.
  • Morotai Island's east side faces the Pacific Ocean directly, reducing downrange risks to other island populations.
Field Installations[edit]
Ground Station[edit]
Remote Sensing Satellites Ground Station[edit]
The Stasiun Bumi Satelit Penginderaan Jauh ("EO Satellite Ground Station") is located at Parepare, South Sulawesi. Its main functions include receiving and recording data fromearth observation satellites such as Landsat, SPOT, ERS-1, JERS-1, Terra/Aqua MODIS, and NPP operation since 1993.[citation needed]

Weather Satellites Ground Station[edit]
These ground stations, located at Pekayon, Jakarta and Biak, receive, record, and process data from NOAA, MetOp, and Himawari weather satellite 24 times a day since 1982.[citation needed]

LAPAN-TUBSAT was the first Indonesian surveillance micro-satellite, launched on 10 January 2007 by ISRO PSLV-C7 with Cartosat-2 developed with Technical University (TU) Berlin, where the satellite was manufactured. It circles the earth 14.5 times a day at an altitude of 630 km, in a polar orbit with an inclination of 97.60° and a period of 99.039 minutes. The longitude shift per orbit is about 24.828° with a ground track velocity of 6.744 km/s with an angular velocity of 3.635 deg/s, and a circular velocity of 7.542 km/s.

Rocket Flight Test Station[edit]
The LAPAN Rocket Launching Station is located at Pameungpeuk Beach Garut West Java (7.646643°S 107.689018°E) and built from 1963 through cooperation between Indonesia and Japan, where the station is designed by Prof. Dr. Hideo Itokawa with the aim to support high atmospheric research using rocket Kappa - 8. Currently, this installation is equipped with facilities Motor Assembly Building, Launch Control Center Building, Meteorological Sounding System Building, Rocket Motor Storage Building and Dormitory.

Radar[edit]
Koto Tabang Equator Atmospheric Radar[edit]
The Radar Atmosfer Khatulistiwa Koto Tabang is a radar facility located at Koto Tabang, West Sumatra. It commenced operations in 2001. This facility is used for atmosphericdynamics research, especially areas concerning global climate change, such as El Niño and La Niña climate anomalies.[13]

Laboratory[edit]
Remote Sensing Technology and Data Laboratory[edit]
The Remote Sensing Technology and Data Laboratory is located at Pekayon in Jakarta. Its functions include: data acquisition systems development, satellite payload imager systems development, satellite ground station system development, preliminary satellite imagery image processing, such as geometric correction, radiometric correction andNational Remote sensing Data Bank.

Remote Sensing Applications Laboratory[edit]
The Remote Sensing Applications Laboratory at Pekayon, Jakarta, has main function works with remote sensing satellite data applications for Land Resource, Coastal-Marine Resources, Environment Monitoring and Disaster Mitigation.

Rocket Motor Laboratory[edit]
The Laboratorium Motor Roket is located at Tarogong, West Java. It designs and produces rocket propulsion systems.

Propellant Laboratory[edit]
The 'Laboratorium Bahan Baku Propelan ("Combustion Propellant Laboratory") researches propellant, such as oxidizer Ammonium perchlorate and Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene.

Satellite Technology Laboratory[edit]
The Satellite Technology Laboratory is located at Bogor, West Java. Its functions include: research, development and engineering of the satellite payload, the satellite bus and facilities of the ground segment.

Aviation Technology Laboratory[edit]
The Aviation Technology Laboratory is located at Rumpin, West Java. Its functions include: research, development and engineering of aerodynamics, flight mechanics technology, propulsion technology, avionics technology and aerostructure.

Observatories[edit]
Equatorial Atmosphere Observatory[edit]
The Equatorial Atmosphere Observatory of LAPAN are located at Koto Tabang, West Sumatera, has a function for research on, (1) High-resolution observations of wind vectors will make it possible to study the detailed structure of the equatorial atmosphere that is related to the growth and decay of cumulus convection; (2) From long-term continuous observations, relationships between atmospheric waves and global atmospheric circulation will be clarified; (3) By conducting observations from near the surface to the ionosphere, it will be possible to reveal dynamical couplings between the equatorial atmosphere and ionosphere. (4) Based on these results, transports of atmospheric constituents such as ozone and greenhouse gases, and the variations of the Earth's atmosphere that lead to climatic change such as El-Nino and La-Nina, will be revealed.

Solar Radiation Observatory[edit]
The 'Stasiun Pengamat Radiasi Matahari (Monitoring Stations [for] Solar Radiation) observe ultraviolet radiation of the sun. Operations began in 1992. These facilities were developed by Eko Instrument from Japan, and are located at Bandung and Pontianak.

Aerospace Observatory[edit]
The Aerospace Observatory of LAPAN are located at Pontianak-West Kalimantan, Pontianak-North Sulawesi, Kupang-East Nusa Tenggara and Watukosek-East Java, has a function for the observations in the field of Climatology, Atmosphere, Sun and Geomagnet.

Rockets[edit]
LAPAN rockets are classified "RX" (Roket Eksperimental) followed by the diameter in millimeters. For example, the RX-100 has a diameter of 100 mm. LAPAN's current workhouse rocket propulsion system consists of four stages, namely the three-stage RX 420 and the RX-320 level. It is planned to use the RX-420 as a booster (rocket booster) RPS for the planned Roket Pengorbit Satelit ("Orbital Satellite Rocket") planned to fly in 2014. In 2008 optimistic hopes were that this rocket,. known as SLV (Satellite Launch Vehicle) would first be launched in Indonesia to 2012, and if there were extra funds pursuant to the good economic situation of 2007-8, possibly the year 2010. In fact, the LAPAN budget for 2008 and 2007 was Rp 200 billion (approximately USD $20million). Budgetary issues surrounding the international credit crises of 2008-2009 placed many Indonesian technical projects in jeopardy most especially the complete development of RX-420 and associated micro-satellite program to world-class standards ahead of project finalization schedule and the opportunity to work together with the world institutions. LAPAN hopes to be an educating partner with Indian Aerospace in sciences related to satellite.[citation needed]

At November 11, 2010, LAPAN spokesman said the RX-550 rocket would undergo a static test in December this year and a flight test in 2012. The rocket will consist of four stages, will be part of an RPS-01 rocket to put a satellite in orbit. Before, the Polar LAPAN-TUBSAT (LAPAN-A1) satellite created in cooperation with Germany was successfully placed in orbit and until now still functioning well. The aim is to have home-made rockets and satellites.[14]

LAPAN has re-established and rejuvenated Indonesian expertise in rocket and missile based weapons systems in cooperation with the TNI AL [Armed Forces of Indonesia] began in 2005. In April 2008, Indonesian TNI began a new missile research program alongside LAPAN. Prior to this, eight projects were sponsored by the TNI in Malacca monitoring with satellite remote LAPAN-TUBSat, most especially the theft of timber and alleged encroachment on Indonesian territorial waters in the 2009 escalation overMalaysia's claims to the huge gas fields off Ambalat-island.[15]

RX-100[edit]
RX-100 has: diameter of 110 mm length of 1900 mm mass of 30 kg and length of 1900 mm. Functions: to test rocket payload subsystems. Propellant type: solid-composite Fuel time: 2.5 seconds, Flight time: 70 seconds Maximum speed: Mach 1. Range: 11 km, 7000m altitude, Payload: Diagnostic,: GPS, altitude meter, gyro, 3-axis accelerometer, CPU processor and battery.

RX-150 / 120[edit]
Two-stage rocket launching RX-150-120 supported by TNI-AD (Indonesian Army) and PT Pindad. Rocket with cruise distance 24 km was successfully launched from moving vehicle (Pindad Panser) on March 31, 2009.[citation needed]

R-Han 122[edit]
R-Han 122 rocket has capability of a land-to-land weapon with a shooting range up to 15 kilometers with 1.8 Mach speed and on March 28, 2012 fifty R-Han 122 have been successfully launched.[16] The rocket are the result of the six years LAPAN's work. By 2014, at least 500 R-Han 122 rockets will be part of army arsenal.[17]

RX-250[edit]
The main[clarification needed] rocket, the Lapan RX-250 were launched regularly between 1987 to 2005.[citation needed]

RX-320[edit]
In 2008 Lapan successfully flew two RX-320. These 320 mm diameter rockets were launched on 2 July and 30 May 2008 at Pameungpeuk, West Java.

Space launchers[edit]
RPS-420 (Pengorbitan-1)[edit]
Category: micro-satellites orbital launch vehicle, similar to Lambda from Japan, but with lighter modern materials and modern avionics. Launch unguided at a 70-degree angle of inclination with a four-stage solid rocket motor launcher.[18]

Diameter: 420 mm Length: 6200 mm Lift-off mass: 1000 kg. Propellant: solid composite, firing time 13 seconds Thrust: 9.6 tons Flight duration: 205 seconds Maximum velocity: mach 4.5 Range: 101 km, 53000 m altitude Payload: diagnostic, GPS, altimeter, gyro, 3-axis accelerometer, processor and battery. The RX-420 was entirely built using local materials.[citation needed]

LAPAN carried out a stationary test on RX-420 on 23 December 2008 in Tarogong, West Java. The RX-420 missile was tested at the launching station Cilauteureun, Pameungpeuk District, Garut regency, West Java. The LAPAN RX-420 is the test bed for the entirely indigenously developed satellite launch vehicle. RX-420 is suitable for launch of micro-satellites (50 kg or less) and nano-satellites (5 kg or less) currently in co-development with Technical University of Berlin

The rocket launching plan will be extended in 2010 by launching combined RX-420-420 and in 2011 for combined RX-420-420 – 320 and SOB 420.

RPS-420/520 (Pengorbitan-2)[edit]
At planning stage are the RX-420 with multiple customizable configuration boosters and the planned 520mm RX-520. The RX-520 is predicted to be able to launch 100 kg+ payload into orbit. This large rocket is intended to be fueled by high-pressure liquid. Hydrogen Peroxide and various hydrocarbons are under evaluation. Addition of RX-420 boosters to the RX-520 is calculated to increase lifting capacity to 500 kg+ payload, although if too expensive, the proven Russian Soyuz and Energiya will likely be employed.

RX-520 consists of one RX-420 and two boosters of RX-420 in stage-1, one RX-420 in stage-2, one RX-420 in stage-3 and as a payload launcher one RX-320 in stage-4.[3][19]

RX-550[edit]
In 2013, LAPAN intends to launch an RX-550 experimental satellite launcher from some point in Morotai to decided.[12]

LAPAN Library[edit]
In June 2009, LAPAN launched its extensive online library of over 8000 titles on aeronautics and astronautics. This is the largest dedicated aerospace library in ASEAN and it is hoped to bring Indonesian and ASEAN talent into the LAPAN program, especially for those disadvantaged by location. It is unclear how much content will be available freely to the public, and what specific form of library will operate.[20]

Komurindo[edit]
Komurindo or Kompetisi Muatan Roket Indonesia means Indonesia Payload Rocket Competition. The competition is established by Lapan, Education Ministry and some Universities, etc. for enhance rocket research in the Universities. The third competition has been done in late June 2011 in the Pandansimo Beach of Bantul, Yogyakarta.[21]

Aircraft[edit]
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Indonesia, Spain agree to extend C295 co-operation
Jon Grevatt, Bangkok and Ridzwan Rahmat, Reporter, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
11 February 2015
Indonesia and Spain have agreed to extend an agreement between PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Airbus Defence and Space featuring PTDI's licensed production Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU).

A statement by the Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 11 February said Indonesian Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu and Spain's Ambassador to Indonesia, Francisco José Viqueira Niel, have agreed in principle to extend C295 co-operation.

An accord to facilitate such an arrangement, however, has not yet been signed and will depend on Indonesia ordering additional C295 aircraft. The TNI-AU is understood to have a requirement for a further seven units, taking its C295 inventory to 16 aircraft.
 
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