SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
At a recent Aero India 2025, DATA Patterns, a leading Indian defence electronics company, unveiled its Hawk I 2700 X-band GaN-based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar, positioning it as a contender for the Indian Air Force’s Sukhoi-30 upgrade program. According to a company official speaking to idrw.org, the Hawk I 2700 is not a derivative of the existing 4-axis (4D) airborne radar known as Virupaksha but is instead a direct competitor, showcasing new and distinct capabilities.
The Hawk I 2700 radar system is packed with 2700 TRMs which makes it technically bigger than the Virupaksha Radar that has 2400 TRMs. Hawk I 2700 can detect targets with a Radar Cross-Section (RCS) of 5 square meters up to 350 kilometres. For targets with an RCS of 2 square meters, the detection range is 250 kilometres. Smaller targets with an RCS of 1 square meter can be identified at 200 kilometres.
Hawk I 2700 radar system is based on the X-band GaN-based TRM (Transmit/Receive Module) that Utilizes Gallium Nitride technology for high power efficiency and reliability. Hawk I 2700 radar system also comes with Swash Controller Unit that Allows for tilting of the radar on both sides, enhancing its scanning versatility.
As the Indian Air Force evaluates options for enhancing its air combat capabilities, the competition between Hawk I 2700 and Virupaksha will be pivotal. Hawk I 2700 could also be targeted at International Operators of the Su-30 Variants that are still stuck with older Russian BARS PEAS Radar.
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