SVP-24

The SVP-24 is an enhanced navigation system that acts as a computerized bomb sight manufactured by Russian company Gefest & T that is claimed to provide similar accuracy to guided munitions. It proved to be highly effective in the Russian military intervention in the Syrian Civil War and is being rolled out to all bombers.[1][2]

Su-24

Next modernization of Su-24M introduced in 2000 with the "Sukhoi" program and in 1999 with the "Gefest" program. The modernized planes are equipped with new equipment and systems. As a result, they get new capabilities and improved combat efficiency, including new navigation system (SVP-24), new weapons control system, new HUD (ILS-31, like in Su-27SM or KAI-24) and expanding list of usable munitions (Kh-31A/P, Kh-59MK, KAB-500S). The last batch of the Sukhoi was delivered to the Russian VVS in 2009.[3] Modernization continues with the program "Gefest". All frontline bombers Su-24 in the Central Military District received new sighting and navigation systems SVP-24 in 2013.[4]

Su-25

The Su-25SM3s have SVP-24 navigation and bombing aids that allow stand off precision bombing as a result of experience in Syria.[5]

Su-33

In September 2016, it was announced the Su-33 will be outfitted with new sighting and computing system SVP-24 from the Russian company Gefest & T, that will allow the aircraft to use unguided bombs with a similar precision as guided ones, giving it an ability of a strike fighter. The SVP-24 takes into account data such as current plane's location together with flight parameters, target data and environmental parameters and determines the optimal trajectory for unguided ammunition.[6][7] It is believed, the installation of modern targeting systems will increase the capability of the Su-33 fighters close to Su-30SM level.[8]

Tu-22M

The Tu-22M upgrade program to SVP-24-22 is being carried out by the company Gefest & T, based on avionics developed for the Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft, including a new computer, a new navigation system and digital processing for the aircraft's radar. The upgrade is claimed to greatly increase navigation accuracy and bomb delivery. A SVP-24-22-equipped Tu-22M underwent trials in 2009, and the program has been ordered into production, with deliveries from 2012.[9]

Tu-95

Tu-95MSs are to be upgraded with the SVP-24 sighting and computing system from the Russian company Gefest & T.[10]

Tu-142

The Russian Navy plans to upgrade the Tu-142 anti-submarine aircraft with installation of the SVP-24 bombing system.[11]

References
  1. https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2020/july/6485-naval-sukhoi-su-24m-to-get-svp-24-gefest-sighting-system.html
  2. "Цена войны — цена боеприпаса (Price of war is price of ammo)". Izvestia (in Russian). 7 July 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
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  4. "Su-24 bombers are equipped with "Gefest" system". engineeringrussia. 28 May 2013. Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  5. "Russia's modified Su-25SM3 'flying tank' to join army's ranks after Syria battle tests". www.rbth.com. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
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  7. "ВМФ России ударит по террористам в Сирии с особой точностью". iz.ru. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  8. "Russia's Naval Aviation to Upgrade All Su-33 Fighters to Su-30SM Level". navyrecognition.com. 18 July 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  9. Butowski, Piotr (March 2019). "Anti-carrier striker". Air International. Vol. 96 no. 3. p. 47. ISSN 0306-5634.
  10. "Новые возможности Ту-95МС с системами управления от "Гефеста"". bmpd.livejournal.com. 29 June 2017. Archived from the original on 21 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  11. "Russian Navy to Upgrade Tu-142 MPA with SVP-24 Targeting System". navyrecognition.com. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
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