So Russians using something like Shahed-136, which confirmed few days ago. There might be some other types of drones from Iran but might look it later or maybe if i can have a proper commission for them.
The model are based on available photos and dimension of the drone. Well would be nice if it can be carbon-copy accurate but perspective view just dont give me the option.
The RCS modeling is as usual frontal section 60 by 60 degrees horizontal and 65-110 degrees (45 deg of arc) vertical. Propellers are omitted as well, propeller is likely made out of some form of fiberglass or wood, and those may have even smaller RCS than the drone.
For this modeling the Shahed model will be compared with conventional commercial Mugin/Skyeye Drone previously modeled.
The modeling is done across 36 Frequencies spanning from VHF down to some 36 GHz. The following depicts interaction between the drones and the radiowave. it shows the "spikes"
The main differences apparently from the wing return/wing spikes. The untapered, straight wing of the Commercial drone, stands out, while for Shahed model the wing sweep "moved" the spikes at angle of about 45 degrees. modeling is at 10 GHz
These spikes however are relatively narrow, despite their strength, making it actually hard to detect. Now onto Numbers.
As can be seen. the Shahed model have considerably low RCS in most frequencies modeled. Numerical table are provided for the Shahed model.
This low RCS may make it bit hard to detect. The top end of Ukrainian SAM's the S-300PT/PS, using 5N63 Radar however may be able to detect it at 56 Km, however this distance shorten along with Horizon.
In addition it can be launched en-masse which could outnumber the 6 target channels available for S-300PT/PS. Or be set to fly slower than 125 km minimum detectable speed limit of the S-300PT/PS family.
Guess that's all for now. Hope it can be of some use, feedback are appreciated. and maybe a little bit of support could help me improve the quality of the modeling. One can use following link for support.
Well good grief.. i didnt take the suspicious Job offer from "extraverse.io" What is too good to be true.. is indeed too good to be true.
So. back in april i received a weird email address from some sort of "headhunter" I replied and this is what they said. They "found me" through artstation... which serves as the first RED FLAG.
2nd Red flag is that well if you want i can post the convo in discord.. which im kinda lazy to put. But They refuse to provide details or some company website which kinda weird. like what's wrong if i want to know who am i working for.
So, yeah a simple RCS assessment of the "Type-12 SSM" Model along with comparison with conventional missile model.
The Type-12 SSM along with the conventional missile model are assumed to be PEC (Perfect Electric Conductor) model
The Type-12 SSM model also includes air induction system along with a simple jet engine model. However given the internal layout of the missile is not currently public domain, it's very speculative.
So.. another missile time. This time it's RVV-SD and an "Izdeliye-180". Why on quotes ? as the one that i provide here may not necessarily be "real" Izdeliye-180 but rather a quick mockup for Sukhoi LTS presentation which put conventional fin on a regular RVV-AE.
So Why need to predict RCS (yes it is RCS prediction) As E.Fleeman does mention in "Tactical Missile Design" That Despite superior control and performance in supersonic and subsonic. Grid fins exhibit higher RCS than conventional fin. Question is of course "How high"
So as usual i got things running. The assumption are similar a frontal aspect. (120 deg of arc horizontal and 65-110 deg vertical). Sorry for lowkey effort to produce the coverage but let me know if you guys wants better presentation.
Russian have SEAD issue.. well yeah. Like what other nation facing another nation possessing SAM's with Phased array engagement radar, with Notably -Low- Sidelobe.
I wonder if people actually know what features 5N63 radar S-300P/PT have.
How low the sidelobe for 5N63 is ? Well you can guess the average level by simply (1/Number of radiation elements). 5N63 have about 12000 radiating elements so the average sidelobe level is :
1/12000 = -40.7 dB. or about 0.0008 in linear scale.
So what does that mean ? Let's calculate typical ESM gear range against this radar. let the sensitivity be -86 dB which is typical superheterodyne receiver and Required SNR be 14 for automatic detection.
Still with my cruise missile. previously i said that the "spikes" from the engine can get some improvements. so here it is. The extra suppression includes "fins" and absorber treatment around the inlet.
The "suppression fins" kinda similar as one found in B-1B inlet to shield her fan face from radar.
So yeah, more on my concern of how possible Ukrainian MIM-104 Battery can be a threat to Russian AEW. So there seems to be indication of deployment of A-50U AEW into Black Sea Fleet.
This aircraft provides excellent coverage, particularly against conventional targets at ALL altitudes. This is the coverage of A-50 aircraft, flying at 9100 m AGL vs conventional target.
That also means along with ground based radar and early warning assets deployed in Crimean peninsula, they can monitor NATO patrols. As well as ensure situational awareness on Black sea fleet ships.