Russia develops a light school and combat aircraft

The fresh installment of the known platform is expected to go clearly further than simple modernization of the cockpit or avionics - the goal is to transform the aircraft from an advanced trainer into a platform capable of conducting combat operations simultaneously. The equipment set How-130M announced the installation of on-board BRLS-130R radio-location station, optical-laser guidance and reflection strategy SOLT-130K, modular electronic defence kit "President-S130" and fresh communication link KSS-130. specified a package is intended to grow mark detection capabilities, increase the precision of weapon usage and improve the opposition to electronic interference.