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  • August 21, 2011 at 4:22 am in reply to: Russian Aviation thread, part V #2328057
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    Trident, you are just a hater. 😀

    But seriously, the An-70 was an incredible technical achievement that became a victim of the era it was born into.

    August 20, 2011 at 11:59 am in reply to: Russian Aviation thread, part V #2328615
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    Yes, but not for military tasks. I can understand for a cargo company, or gov relief service, whatever, but not the MOD. The An-124 is what they need (and intend to acquire).

    August 20, 2011 at 5:50 am in reply to: Russian Aviation thread, part V #2328739
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    What is the point of it? It will cost disproportionately heavy compared to just getting more An-124s. The money would funnel right into Ukraine instead of Russia, with An-124 production. What can it do that An-124 cannot? Then we get into cost of maintenance, spares, and just plain use. Training just for one aircraft…

    August 20, 2011 at 2:23 am in reply to: Der Pak-Fa Episode 17, return of the stealth #2328771
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    The intake is straight and it ain’t stealth

    Thank you Einstein.

    August 20, 2011 at 12:30 am in reply to: Hot Dog Indian AF News and Discussion Part 17 #2328892
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    Sorry there is NO WAY that you could back up the idea Klimov has more advanced technology then RR!:eek:

    Even in Russia Klimov is behind the curve! What planet are you on?!

    Edit:

    Ah hang on could be a miss read ie: Klimov is second as read by you?

    Well I didn’t say more advanced then GE, I said run for money…then again I think you will find areas where GE is better and areas where RR is better. Certainly their late generation civil engines are very competitive with each other.

    Klimov is definitly behind other Russian manufacturers, in military or civilian production.

    August 20, 2011 at 12:28 am in reply to: Russian Aviation thread, part V #2328894
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    The An-225 thing better be nonsense. That would be a colossal waste of money.

    August 19, 2011 at 10:43 pm in reply to: Russian Aviation thread, part V #2329038
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    Given it’ll still be years before the IL-476 assembly line is set up, would it be possible to scrap the program and buy the An-70, similar to how the IL-112V got scrapped in favour of the An-140?

    Though the two can co-exist… The An-70 occupies the 45-tonne category while the IL-476 is bigger and is inching more towards the C-17 class with its 60 tonnes. Couldn’t the Russian Air Force buy a ‘hi-lo’ combination of both?:confused:

    Why years? Il-476 production can start late next year if testing goes well.

    August 19, 2011 at 10:33 pm in reply to: Der Pak-Fa Episode 17, return of the stealth #2329040
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    do we think the chinese went down the american route (although there was the X35) or have they flown a prototype J20 prior to rolling out such a polished article?

    Black matte paint and doctored photos do wonders in making Polished Articles.

    August 19, 2011 at 10:26 pm in reply to: Nice MMRCA News and Discussion 9 #2329044
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    The only negative comments I have heard, was from USAF colonel at RedFlag watch it here (watch from 1:07)

    As we well know, those comments are nonsense and have many inaccuracies.

    August 19, 2011 at 10:24 pm in reply to: Nice MMRCA News and Discussion 9 #2329046
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    I think it is very telling how much the IAF likes and values the MKI if they are ALREADY sinking big money into further advancing it, when it is already more capable than the rest of the IAF inventory.

    August 19, 2011 at 11:00 am in reply to: Nice MMRCA News and Discussion 9 #2329435
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    I can’t see why India have to wait for a number of years ? If Russia is letting India in on the PAK FA why not the Su 35 ?

    Or is it a matter of not having enough production facilities ?

    That is what I mean. KnAAPO Su-35 production is just starting, and they are going to be loaded with the initial RuAF order for a while.

    August 19, 2011 at 8:54 am in reply to: Nice MMRCA News and Discussion 9 #2329460
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    India would have to wait a number of years at the very least to get Su-35. More sense to try to modernize Su-30 with Irkut (the only new-build order they will be doing is the RuAF one from now on) with the logical stuff, 117C or FM1/FM2, potentially Irbis, modernized cockpit/sensor fusion, MAWS, new OLS, Khibny ECM, etc etc. Or the Indian variants if they so desire.

    EDIT: Thats basically Super or whatever its called MKI upgrade isnt it?

    August 19, 2011 at 8:49 am in reply to: Russian Aviation thread, part V #2329463
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    Excellent opportunity to nab the whole program and move as much of it as possible to Russia.

    August 19, 2011 at 3:44 am in reply to: Russian Civil Aviation #573060
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    http://lenta.ru/news/2011/08/18/sukhoi/

    Letter of intent signed with the Indian leasing company Aviotech for ten “Buisness Jets”, VIP Superjets. Option for another ten included.

    August 18, 2011 at 11:03 pm in reply to: Russian Aviation thread, part V #2329610
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    http://lenta.ru/news/2011/08/18/helos/

    Russian Helicopters is producing 267 helicopters this year, plans to produce more than 300 next year.

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