The South Korean authorities have approved a project to modernize the F-15K Slam Eagle fighters.Also, the Asian country wants to
What is known
The cost of the aircraft modernization programwill amount to $ 2.73 billion. It was approved by the Defense Projects Promotion Committee. The upgrade will improve the capabilities and increase the survivability of fourth-generation fighters.
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The modernization will last from 2024 to 2034. The central point will be the installation of a radar with an actively phased antenna array. It will not replace the Raytheon AN / APG-63 (V) 1 radar station.
There is currently no information about which radarwill be installed on Slam Eagle aircraft. One of the options is APG-63(V)3. The F-15 Eagle fighters in the USA, Singapore and Saudi Arabia are equipped with such a radar.
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The second alternative is N/APG-82(V)1.This radar is installed on the upgraded F-15E Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle II aircraft in the United States, as well as on the Japanese F-15J. The system is characterized by increased range, accuracy and reliability. An active phased array radar will allow aircraft to detect cruise missiles and drones. A less likely option is a radar being developed for the South Korean JF-21 Boramae fighter by Hanwha Systems.
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In addition, the F-15K Slam Eagle will receive a newelectronic warfare equipment. Now the aircraft are equipped with an AN / ALR-56 radar warning receiver and an AN / ALQ-135 jammer. Instead, the fighters will receive the AN / ALQ-239 digital electronic warfare system developed by BAE Systems.