Sophisticated, BPPT Reconnaissance aircraft was not detected by radar

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - Technology aka unmanned reconnaissance aircraft Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), made ​​by the Assessment and Technology Development Agency (BPPT) could not be detected radar aircraft. Head of Aircraft Program Nir crew (Puna) BPPT Puwono Joko, said the prototype aircraft production is guaranteed to enemy radar undetected.

Because all aircraft made ​​of composite materials do not contain elements of pure metal. Even so, it stated Wulung reconnaissance aircraft, Crow, Woodpecker, Alap-alap, to Slipi, still needs development and innovation to deal with increasingly sophisticated detection technologies opponent's radar. "The plane is guaranteed undetectable radar, but if it expands slightly due to the heat engine can be detected radar. Still need development," beber Joko told Reuters on Saturday (4/2).

Because the development of reconnaissance aircraft needed capital, it suggests the Ministry of Defence (Kemenhan) in order not to go far away to buy the products Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Besides it can strengthen the domestic defense industry, said Joko, the budget can be used for the purchase of aircraft innovation and development work BPPT reconnaissance aircraft. Based on the record Republika, the price of IAI reconnaissance aircraft with the latest technology an average of 6 million dollars, or USD 54 billion. The Puna BPPT only cost about $ 1.3 billion per unit.

Indeed, the recognition of Israel more sophisticated products, but if BPPT reconnaissance aircraft more frequently to manipulate it took several years to keep pace with technology. This is because human resources (HR) BPPT just lack of opportunity and learning for Kemenhan or another user is never asked it to develop new reconnaissance aircraft. "The plane we have that kind of security patrols at sea for up to create artificial rain, just modernized it," said Joko.