What equipment does the Polish M28 anti-submarine warfare aircraft have?

On March 31, 2008, the Polish Navy received the first of the three PZL Mielec M28 Bryza-1R maritime patrol aircraft it ordered. This aircraft has the added capability of performing anti-submarine warfare missions. .

The aircraft carries the SRM-800 maritime surveillance system provided by the Telecommunications Research Institute in Warsaw, which includes a belly-mounted ARS capable of tracking 200 targets over a range of more than 185 kilometers (100 nautical miles) -800 radar.

In addition, an abnormal magnetic field detector embedded on the boom and a sonobuoy for anti-submarine warfare are also installed.

The aircraft's planned missions also include: maritime surveillance, search and rescue, economic sanctions zones, customs, environmental and aquatic resource protection, and detection of illegal immigration and terrorist activities.

Other mission equipment includes: FLIR Systems' Star Safire II electro-optical/infrared sensor pod, Link 11 data link, Identification Friend or Foe system and countermeasures equipment for self-defense, and lifesaving equipment for rescue missions Raft and lifebuoy.

The Navy will also receive two anti-submarine warfare-capable Bryza aircraft equipped with glass cockpits compatible with night vision equipment. The aircraft requires a crew of six to operate and can last approximately four hours.