Integral to the system’s prowess is its long-range, bi-directional LOS (Line of Sight) data link, ensuring real-time intelligence sharing with sophisticated Ground Exploitation Stations (GES) for immediate analysis and action. This all-weather, day-and-night operational capability, combined with a proven track record of over 20,000 combat sorties of the first generation pod, establishes the ELM-2060PES as a pivotal asset in modern aerial warfare, bolstering the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities of air forces worldwide.
OVERVIEW
The IAI ELTA’s ELM-2060PES AESA SAR/GMTI Reconnaissance System for combat aircraft elevates aerial reconnaissance to unprecedented levels of efficiency and accuracy. Developed on the proven foundation of the ELM-2060P, deployed globally across multiple air forces and several types of combat aircraft, this next-gen system delivers superior SAR imaging, covering vast area from considerable distances, ideal for both stand-in and stand-off engagements.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Autonomous system
- Long range, wide area coverage
- Stand-off or Stand-in (penetration) missions
- Flexible mission planning, management and real-time re-tasking
- Simple installation on combat aircraft’s centerline hardpoint
- Advanced image processing
Values & Benefits
Engineered with cutting-edge Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology, the ELM-2060PES operates under the harshest conditions, including adverse weather and obscured visibility, ensuring mission-critical intelligence is always within reach. The system’s advanced radar capabilities are encapsulated in a detachable pod, streamlined to integrate seamlessly with combat aircraft, ensuring no compromise on aerodynamics.
The ELM-2060PES is designed for autonomous operation, offering extensive area surveillance and adaptability to diverse mission requirements, ensuring operational superiority. This advanced reconnaissance pod can be seamlessly integrated onto standard combat aircraft hardpoints, replacing a conventional fuel tank with minimal installation effort. Its sophisticated ground station capabilities include advanced radar image processing, mission planning, and real-time pod management, enhancing decision-making on the battlefield. Additionally, the ELM-2060PES marks a significant improvement over its first-generation predecessor, boasting enhanced resolution, coverage, and range, thus providing clear, actionable intelligence essential for achieving operational dominance.
The system’s versatility is showcased through its multi-mode radar, offering high-resolution mapping for reliable situational awareness, target detection, and classification. From high-speed area scanning in STRIP SAR mode to focused, high-detail surveillance with SPOT SAR and moving target tracking with GMTI (Ground Moving Target Indication), the ELM-2060PES offers a comprehensive suite of reconnaissance system.
