For the manufacture of advanced avionics systems, Korwa Division has well equipped laboratories, modern test facilities and advanced high accuracy automatic production equipment and machines as mentioned below:

  • High precision of CNC Machining Centers, Lathes, Milling Machines
  • High precision Jig Bores & Jig Grinders
  • High precision CNC Universal Grinder
  • High precision CNC EDM,CNC Wire-cut machine
  • Precision Tool Room & Process shop with heat treatment & plating facilities.
  • Electron Beam Welding (EBW) machine to produce high precision welds without distorting the components.
  • Software controlled Vacuum Brazing machine.
  • High Precision Electro Discharge machining facility
  • Optical Component fabrication facilities
  • Bonding & assembly of special Optical components
  • Automatic Test Equipment for testing of Electronic modules
  • Laser Trimming & Dynamic Balancing of Gyroscopes
  • General purpose ATE for repair & testing of Multilayer PCBs having VLSI/FPGA/Hybrid components.
  • Full-fledged Assembly facility for SMD components
  • Programmable Harness, Continuity & Insulation tester
  • Leak testing station for sensor assembly
  • Super Clean and Controlled environment rooms (upto Class 100)

The following are the major areas of outsourcing:

  • PCB Manufacturing
  • Precision assembly of PCBs
  • Sub-Assemblies / Major Assemblies
  • Machined Components
  • Welded Assemblies

  • ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DIVISION

    Awards and the honours received in the Division during last years are as under:

    2023-24

    Korwa Division conferred with “Excellence Award” for Case Study Presentation on “Creativity and Innovation Leading to Global Business Growth” at 24th All India Creativity and Innovation Summit organized by Indian National Suggestion Schemes’ Association (INSSAN), Northern India Chapter at Scope Convention Centre –New Delhi.

    Korwa Division conferred with Prestigious “ Udhyami Samman ” under the ground breaking ceremony for its contribution in socio-economic development of Amethi on 19th Feb 24 .

    Division bagged total 31 prizes including 03 shields and 10 first prize in Annual Rose and Gladiolus show organized by NBRI, Lucknow.

    2022-23

    ASERDC – Korwa has been awarded “Raksha Anveshan Ratn” award jointly with RWRDC, MCSRDC and SLRDC for development of AFCS for LCH. Indigenous Pilot Control Unit developed by ASERDC-Korwa is part of AFCS for LCH.

    SODET Award in “GOLD” category has been received by ASERDC-Korwa for year 2021-22 for Technology Innovation of indigenous design and development of airborne Pilot Control Unit (PCU) for LCH Platform.

    ASERDC-Korwa has conferred “Excellence Award” for their Case Study Presentation on Deployable Flight Data Recorder impact testing and Autostab LRU’s indigenization at 32nd All India Employees Creativity & Innovation summit organized by Indian National Suggestion Schemes’ Association (INSSAN), Northern India Chapter at Scope Convention Centre –New Delhi for Organizational Business Growth.

    ASERDC-Korwa has received Best Paper award in Silver category for “System Safety Analysis of Autostab LRUs for Jaguar Aircraft” at HMA conference on Quality, Reliability & Safety.

    2021-22

    HAL Korwa has been conferred with prestigious “CIDC -Partners in Progress trophy” under the 13th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards 2022 for its Skill Development Project under CSR 2021-22.

    2020-21

    HAL Korwa has been conferred with prestigious “CIDC -Partners in Progress trophy” under the 12th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards 2021 for its Skill Development Project under CSR 2020-21.

AD Korwa Division is engaged in the manufacturing & repairing of various Avionics Systems for fitment on different Western, Indigenous & Russian origin aircraft platforms.

The origin wise various avionics systems are as follows: 

WESTERN ORIGIN AVIONICS [fitted on Su-30MKI, HAWK, JAGUAR and LCA]

Inertial Navigation System (INS)

  • The inertial navigation and attack system uses an inertial platform with a compactly packed fast computer for generating in-flight navigation and   weapon aiming parameters.

Weapon Control System (HUDWAC)​_

  • Preparation of aircraft armament to combat applications which provided guided tracking of weapons until hitting the target Microprocessor based head-up Display & Sighting System

Combined Map and Electronic Display (COMED)

  • The Head down display is a cockpit mounted navigational aid with multifunction facilities. It displays the ground map as stored in a filmstrip superimposed with symbols generated in a CRT.

Flight Data Recorder (FDR)

  • The Flight Data Recorder is installed in the aircraft to monitor, process and record signals from avionics systems and sensors for subsequent analysis on the ground

Laser Ranger and Marked Target Seeker (LRMTS)

  • It is mounted in the nose of the aircraft to provide accurate range of enemy targets for weapon delivery commutation, and forms an integral part of the attack system

Auto-stabliser System (AUTOSTAB)

  • The auto stabiliser improves the handling characteristics of the basic aircraft by providing damping inputs to the control surfaces for additional stability about the aircraft pitch, roll and yaw axis. 

Multi-Functional Display (MFD) 

  • A small LCD screen used to display information to the pilot in numerous configurable ways. It is available in different size & nature 

Digital Map Generator (DMG)

  • Digital Map Generator is being used for generation of Digital Map to be displayed on MFD. It superimposes symbology over digitized map.

Head Up Display System (HUD)

  • An electro optical device that projects flight information on a combiner glass for the pilot’s head-up viewing.

Inertial Navigation and Global Positioning System (INGPS): 

  • An inertial system with an embedded GPS receiver that provides aircraft peripheral equipment with all necessary inertial inputs.

Solid State Flight Data Recorder (SSFDR) 

  • Used to record flight parameters and voice for post incident/accident analysis to investigate and establish cause.

RUSSIAN ORIGIN AVIONICS [fitted on MiG-27M, Su-30MKI]

Integrated Navigation and sighting Complex (44 LK System)

  • Inertial Navigation and Attack System of MiG-27M Aircraft, accomplishes both Navigational and attack functions

Flight Data Recorder (UZL TESTER)

  • The Flight Data Recorder is installed in the aircraft to monitor, process and record signals from avionics systems and sensors for subsequent analysis on the ground

Opto-Electric Sighting and Navigation Complex (OEPrNK-30MK-03)

  • Functional integration of on-board radio electronic equipment for weapon use and aircraft control in all flight and navigation modes.

Complex Signaling System (KISS-2-10M-1)

  • This system is designated for inspection of equipment and systems of aircraft in flight and during carrying out random technical maintenance and scheduled work on systems of aircraft on ground. 

Alarm Warning and Advisory Signaling System (SAS-6-11M)

  • Meant for warning the Pilot with the help of light and sound signal about failure, unserviceability and operational mode of the system unit.

Automatic Air Intake Regulating System (ARV-40A)

  • Meant for controlling the position of panel for the air of two separate air intake tubes of aircraft to ensure optimum characteristics of their joint operation with engines.

Icing Signaling Device (SO-121VM)

  • Meant for giving electrical commands about presence of icing conditions to signaling panel and into automatic control system in case of appearance of icing of aircraft. 

UAV SYSTEMS

Multi-Mission Optronics Stabilised Platform (MOSP)

  • It is an electro-optical payload which provides video images (during day or day night) of the targets with the capability of acquiring and tracking targets under varying weather and visibility conditions

Vertical Gyro Unit (VGU)

  • Comprises of Artificial horizon sensor which determines the UAV pitch and Roll angles about the lateral and longitudinal axes respectively

Air Data Unit (ADU) 

  • Comprises a Dual Function Sensor for measurement of Altitude & Air Speed data

Rate Gyro Unit (RGU) 

  • It is a miniature solid state device (sensor) based on a piezo electric vibratory gyroscope which uses low power oscillating quartz tuning fork sensors to sense angular velocity

Solid State Flight Data Recorder / Solid State Cockpit Voice & Data Recorder (SSFDR/CVFDR ) – MIL/ CIVIL CERTIFIED

Used to record critical flight parameters and voice for post flight analysis. Its variants are MIL / CIVIL certified. The SSFDR/CVFDR is developed for both Fixed & rotary Wing platforms.

Deployable FDR

Deployable Flight Data Recorder is combination of CVR, FDR, and ELT fitted in buoyant hardened container with deployable mechanism. It is capable of automatically deploying from aircraft in event of aircraft accident. Once deployed, it begins continuously transmit its GPS location & identification at the emergency frequency 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz. Its unique structure enable it to float on water indefinitely in event of accident on water. It is suitable for aircraft and helicopter flying over sea area.

Enhanced FDR (EFDR)

The Enhanced FDR can record more parameter as compared to conventional Flight Data Recorders. It possess high capacity compact Protect Memory Module (PMM).

 
Fly By Wire Data Acquisition Unit (FBW-DAU)

The FBW-DAU is capable of acquiring Fly by Wire (FBW) system parameters through direct lines.

Pilot Control Unit (PCU) for Helicopters

DPilot Control Unit (PCU-II) is Human Machine Interface (HMI) of Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS). It provides interface between crew and AFCS.

 

RUSSIAN ORIGIN AVIONICS [fitted on MiG-27M, Su-30MKI]Integrated Navigation and sighting Complex (44 LK System)

  • Inertial Navigation and Attack System of MiG-27M Aircraft, accomplishes both Navigational and attack functions

Flight Data Recorder (UZL TESTER)

  • The Flight Data Recorder is installed in the aircraft to monitor, process and record signals from avionics systems and sensors for subsequent analysis on the ground

Opto-Electric Sighting and Navigation Complex (OEPrNK-30MK-03)

  • Functional integration of on-board radio electronic equipment for weapon use and aircraft control in all flight and navigation modes.

Complex Signaling System (KISS-2-10M-1)

  • This system is designated for inspection of equipment and systems of aircraft in flight and during carrying out random technical maintenance and scheduled work on systems of aircraft on ground. 

Alarm Warning and Advisory Signaling System (SAS-6-11M)

  • Meant for warning the Pilot with the help of light and sound signal about failure, unserviceability and operational mode of the system unit.

Automatic Air Intake Regulating System (ARV-40A)

  • Meant for controlling the position of panel for the air of two separate air intake tubes of aircraft to ensure optimum characteristics of their joint operation with engines.

Icing Signaling Device (SO-121VM)

  • Meant for giving electrical commands about presence of icing conditions to signaling panel and into automatic control system in case of appearance of icing of aircraft. 

UAV SYSTEMS

Multi-Mission Optronics Stabilised Platform (MOSP)

  • It is an electro-optical payload which provides video images (during day or day night) of the targets with the capability of acquiring and tracking targets under varying weather and visibility conditions

Vertical Gyro Unit (VGU)

  • Comprises of Artificial horizon sensor which determines the UAV pitch and Roll angles about the lateral and longitudinal axes respectively

Air Data Unit (ADU) 

  • Comprises a Dual Function Sensor for measurement of Altitude & Air Speed data

Rate Gyro Unit (RGU) 

  • It is a miniature solid state device (sensor) based on a piezo electric vibratory gyroscope which uses low power oscillating quartz tuning fork sensors to sense angular velocity

RUSSIAN ORIGIN AVIONICS [fitted on MiG-27M, Su-30MKI]

 

Integrated Navigation and sighting Complex (44 LK System)

  • Inertial Navigation and Attack System of MiG-27M Aircraft, accomplishes both Navigational and attack functions

Flight Data Recorder (UZL TESTER)

  • The Flight Data Recorder is installed in the aircraft to monitor, process and record signals from avionics systems and sensors for subsequent analysis on the ground

Opto-Electric Sighting and Navigation Complex (OEPrNK-30MK-03)

  • Functional integration of on-board radio electronic equipment for weapon use and aircraft control in all flight and navigation modes.

Complex Signaling System (KISS-2-10M-1)

  • This system is designated for inspection of equipment and systems of aircraft in flight and during carrying out random technical maintenance and scheduled work on systems of aircraft on ground. 

Alarm Warning and Advisory Signaling System (SAS-6-11M)

  • Meant for warning the Pilot with the help of light and sound signal about failure, unserviceability and operational mode of the system unit.

Automatic Air Intake Regulating System (ARV-40A)

  • Meant for controlling the position of panel for the air of two separate air intake tubes of aircraft to ensure optimum characteristics of their joint operation with engines.

Icing Signaling Device (SO-121VM)

  • Meant for giving electrical commands about presence of icing conditions to signaling panel and into automatic control system in case of appearance of icing of aircraft. 

UAV SYSTEMS

Multi-Mission Optronics Stabilised Platform (MOSP)

  • It is an electro-optical payload which provides video images (during day or day night) of the targets with the capability of acquiring and tracking targets under varying weather and visibility conditions

Vertical Gyro Unit (VGU)

  • Comprises of Artificial horizon sensor which determines the UAV pitch and Roll angles about the lateral and longitudinal axes respectively

Air Data Unit (ADU) 

  • Comprises a Dual Function Sensor for measurement of Altitude & Air Speed data

Rate Gyro Unit (RGU) 

  • It is a miniature solid state device (sensor) based on a piezo electric vibratory gyroscope which uses low power oscillating quartz tuning fork sensors to sense angular velocity

Inertial Navigation and Global Positioning System (INGPS)

Inertial navigation is a process which allows a vehicle to locate itself in space (position, speed and attitude). INGPS is based on “strap-down” navigation systems. In such systems, all output values are calculated based on information delivered by the angular rotation (Ring Laser gyros) and linear acceleration (accelerometers) detectors. GPS Information is used to compensate the effect of inertial parameters drift, in order to compute optimal navigation data. The INS/GPS (Inertial Navigation System/ Global Positioning System) SIGMA 95 is a Strap down Inertial Navigation Unit (INU) based on Ring Laser Gyro, accelerometers and GPS receiver. It is licensed from M/s Sagem France now M/s Safran Defence & Electronics, France.

GPS GLONASS GAGAN Inertial Navigation System (G3INS)

An indigenous inertial system with an embedded GPS receiver that provides aircraft peripheral equipment with all necessary inertial inputs. The indigenous navigation system is compatible with GPS, GLONASS & GAGAN. The system has the option of added IRNSS capability also.

Strap Down Attitude & Heading Reference System

Strap Down Attitude & Heading Reference System is a sensor for sensing angular movement of aircraft such as pitch, Roll, & Heading and dynamic parameters such as angular velocity, linear acceleration etc. The unit has two dry tuned gyroscopes and three numbers of servo accelerometers. It is a standby Inertial Navigation Sensor in case of failure of main INGPS.

INERTIAL MEASURING BLOCK

INERTIAL MEASURING BLOCK is meant for determining and sending of components of linear acceleration( aX, aY, aZ) and components of absolute angular speed (wX, wY, wZ ) along mutually perpendicular axes of the aircraft in flight (with X- axis directed along the longitudinal axis of aircraft) for positioning of RADAR antenna. The unit has two dry tuned gyroscopes and three numbers of servo accelerometers.

Indigenous Digital Map Generator (I-DMG)

Indigenous Digital Map Generator is Digital Map Generator is being used for generation of Digital Map to be displayed on MFD. It superimposes symbology over digitized map.

Interface Computer

Mission Management System consists of Interface Computer (IC), Display Computers (DC- 2no’s) and displays. The Interface Computer unit interfaces between Aircraft systems and Display Computers for collection & distribution of data. The IC unit is a real-time OS based airborne computer.

Auto-stabilizer System (AUTOSTAB)

The Auto Stabilizer improves the handling characteristics of the basic aircraft by providing damping inputs to the control surfaces for additional stability about the aircraft pitch, roll and yaw axis. It consists of five type of LRUs. The system consists of five type of LRUs.

OPTICAL LOCATING STATION (OLS)

OLS system is mounted in the nose of the aircraft to provide accurate range of enemy targets for weapon delivery commutation, and forms an integral part of the attack system.

Laser Ranger and Marked Target Seeker (LRMTS)

The Laser Ranger and Marked Target Seeker, LRMTS is a system mounted in the nose of the aircraft to provide range of enemy targets for weapon delivery commutation, and forms an integral part of the attack system. It has the facility to range targets sighted by the pilot as well as unplanned targets, out of sight of pilot, but designated by a ground laser designator..

Multi-Mission Optronics Stabilised Platform (MOSP)

It is an electro-optical payload which provides video images (during day or day night) of the targets with the capability of acquiring and tracking targets under varying weather and visibility conditions.

  • SERDC has developed Interface systems ICU for Jaguar. It is a signal distribution box for Mission Computers and various avionic systems.
  • Interface Function Unit is an aircraft specific equipment which interfaces with SMDs of aircraft and other aircraft equipments. It performs data acquisition of analog, discrete , frequency and Synchro parameters and provide the digital data to SMD through RS422 interface. It performs Video Signal switching of STANAG RGB and Y/C Video Signals to SMDs based on Command received from RS422 interface.

  • ASERDC Korwa has developed special Test Equipments for the products design and developed by ASERDC for different type of Flight Data Recorders, Deployable Flight Data Recorder, IDMG etc .

3D-Ground Relay System (3D-GRS)

  • The 3D – GRS system is milking system for downloading of CVFDR data and voice record and display recorded flight data in 2-D & 3-D analysis with voice & data synchronization.

Repairs, Major Servicing, Supply of Spares
 

This Division undertakes the repair and overhaul of the airborne avionic systems of all IAF aircraft irrespective of its participation.

AD Korwa caters to the needs of Cockpit Avionics & Strategic Systems for Indian Air force, Navy, Army and other defence organization i.e ADA/BDL/DRDL/RCI. The division, in addition to defence & aerospace customers, cater to the requirement of global customers also through supplies & repair services.

The broad spectrum of customer services provided by the division comprises of the following.

  • Supply of spares to Customer
  • Quick response and fast turnaround servicing of avionic systems and LRUs
  • Regular workshops both at in-house training school and at Customer sites
  • Updation of the avionic systems to cater to the needs of the customers for the induction of new armaments and weapon systems.
  • Design, manufacture and supply of the computer based dedicated, special to Type test Equipment to Customer
  • Maintaining regular interaction with the customer’s operator to provide quick response and assistance to improve the fleet serviceability.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Avionics Division
PO. HAL Korwa
Dist. Amethi (UP) 227 412.
India

Email: ed[dot]korwa[at]hal-india[dot]co[dot]in

Telephone : +91 – 5368 255085
Fax : +91 – 5368 – 256142 / 256148
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