medal64So everything is not perfect with the Russians air industry?
I can say Russian aircraft industry is in good shape and still able to offer very advanced products (especially if given a task) at much competitive prices then the western counterparts. Also in my opinion you don’t follow the news about PAK-FA too much because if you would you would know that with the latest technologies they simulate flights on ground with real flight systems and it helps to limit the flight hours! But sure it would be better if we see more prototypes but it may be all about their plans according to their sources. As far as i know they also work on LMFS (manufacturers working on their proposals) but when the desicion will be taken i don’t know but sure they have all the capability to create a lightweight 5th gen. fighter but it is a desicion about sources and priorities. Maybe you forget Russian aircraft industry is also very busy with promising long range strategic bomber project (PAK-DA) along with PAK-FA and unmanned projects so Russian aircraft industry way busy then you tought!
medal64Do we have any idea when the T-50 will achieve “Western” IOC? For comparison, the F-22 reached IOC in December 2005, and by that time there was already a training squadron at Tyndall, and a combat squadron (27th FS) at Langley, which makes for about 60 aircraft. When can we expect the T-50 to reach a similar status? I understand that the original plan was 55 T-50’s by 2020, but recent articles seem to indicate that this has been pushed back.
it may take 8-10 years for Russians to build 60 T-50s so they will probably master the bird at Su-35s and as you know both aircraft has the same cockpit layout and at one of the statement Mr. Pogosyan had declared in the future it will be easier for pilots transition from Su-35s to T-50 because of the same cockpit layout. Also with the help of simulators and Yak-130s pilots may get ready.
medal64Turkey Releases RFI for Fighter Program
ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish government finally released a Request for Information (RFI) for its ambitious program for the design, development and production of an indigenous fighter jet.
The country’s procurement agency, the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM), defined in the RFI document the scope of the fighter program, dubbed TF-X, as “indigenous design, development and production activities of the first Turkish fighter aircraft to meet Turkish Armed Forces’ next generation fighter requirements and replace the existing F-16 fighter fleet starting from 2030s.”
Companies or organizations capable of designing, developing and manufacturing the planned aircraft are invited to obtain an electronic copy of the RFI from SSM.
“This is a critical stage for the program,” a senior SSM official familiar with the program said. “We wish to see which companies would be willing to take part and which capabilities will be offered.
Turkey’s top procurement panel, the Defense Industry Executive Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, decided Jan. 7 to go ahead with the TF-X program after reviewing its feasibility.
At the meeting, the committee decided to move beyond the pre-concept design stage. It said that a twin-engine model would be pursued in the national fighter aircraft program.
medal64UAC HAS STARTED DELIVERIES OF THE PARTY PROMISING FIGHTER T-50 FOR THE DEFENSE MINISTRY – CEO
United Aircraft Corporation starts to supply the initial batch of fifth generation fighter T-50 (PAK FA), said on Friday the head of the United Aircraft Corporation Yuri Slusar. “PAK FA is being successfully implemented. We – in the schedule. We start delivery of the initial batch in the interest of the Ministry of Defense,” – said Yu.Slyusar the TV channel “Russia 24”. PAK FA – Russia’s fifth-generation multi-role fighter. The use of composite materials and innovative technologies, aerodynamic design aircraft, the characteristics of the engine provides unprecedented low level of radar, optical and infrared signature. This can significantly improve its combat effectiveness in the work of both air and ground targets at any time and any weather conditions.
medal64This year PAK-FA programme couldn’t impress us too much as we expected but couldn’t see a new prototype but lost one! But next year hope we see some suprises, wish you all a happy new year.
medal64JSC “KUZNETSOV” ENHANCES DESIGN CAPABILITIES IN THE FIELD OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
At JSC “Kuznetsov” (part of the United Engine Corporation Rostec State Corporation) have successfully completed the first prototype of the engine bench tests for prospective long-range aviation complex (PAK DA). This sample is planned testing of the parameters corresponding to a given flight characteristics of the object. Creating powerplant for PAK DA is one of the main areas of technological development JDC. Currently defined vision, implementation phases and dates of creation engine. It is planned that the first flight of the PAK DA will be held in 2019. As part of the program to create the engine for the PAK DA specialists of JSC “Kuznetsov” reconstruction of the test stand for experimental techniques: Submitted complex construction and engineering, to connect to stand new measurement system, updated control room equipment for testers. After that, the prototype engine was assembled and mounted on a stand. In the course of the tests showed the product characteristics, close to what is required. Currently, development work on this subject continues. “The first successful launch of the pilot product for enterprise staff is a significant point, because there is the successful implementation of the R & D achievements in the actual production,” – said the executive director of “Kuznetsov” Nicholas Jakushin.
http://www.aviaport.ru/digest/2014/11/07/313617.html
As far as i remember designers of this engine got the state awards but it should be an updated NK-32 derivative with modern design tools and materials but not an engine from scratch at this pace!
medal64The model of Russian attack drone
Model 20-ton hammer drone, developed by the company “Sukhoi” is ready – she even own moves on the runway, the ITAR-TASS news agency, citing a source in the Military-Industrial Commission
“Layout drone has already been created. He has yet to fly, but he can move around the airfield, “- said the agency interlocutor.
He added that this development is not created on the basis of a fighter of the 5th generation (PAK FA), but will be unified with it.
Company “Sukhoi” was awarded a contract for the development of severe shock drone weighing up to 20 tons in 2011. As previously reported, the prototype of this machine should take to the air in 2018. In addition, a 20-ton reconnaissance drone – as stated in the United Aircraft Corporation, the first phase of the work in this area is scheduled for completion in 2015.
In addition to “dry” the development of drones for the military, as reported by public sources, the company engaged in “Transas” and “Falcon”. It was also reported that the company “Vega”, included in the “Rosteh” for the Defense Ministry is developing a machine weighing up to 200 kg, on which work will be completed in 2016.
medal64“Klimov” launches a new generation of engines for the Il-112
Aviamotor company “Klimov” began to create a new generation engine serial type TV7-117SM for light military transport aircraft Il-112.With its characteristics, the new engine model Western manufacturers Aviamotor technique similar purpose, and in some ways superior to them.
“There are a further development of this model unit with the creation of the transport program for the Air Force of Russia”, – quotes the executive director of the company Alexander Vatagina news agency TASS.
“The structure is made in a modular scheme that reduces material and time costs of maintenance and repair. This engine is one of the most efficient in its class with low emission of air pollutants, – said Alexander Vatagin. – On the basis of TV7-117SM can create power units for advanced models of aircraft. “
IL-112 – the projected light transport aircraft, designed to replace the mass transport An-26. His military transport modification is designed for the parachute and landing landing airborne units.
As the representatives of the Defense Ministry, the Russian Air Force needs a few dozen aircraft of this type.
Plant “Klimov”, founded in 1914 in St. Petersburg, originally produced aircraft engines, the company “Renault”. Since 1946, has been developing high-volume aircraft engines. Since 2009, part of the United Engine Corporation, SC Rosteh. The company develops, manufactures and service engines for helicopters and fighter aircraft, in particular helicopters for most brands of “Miles” and “Kamov”.
http: //put.rf/news/865/
http://sdelanounas.ru/blogs/53892/
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medal64The model of Russian attack drone
Model 20-ton hammer drone, developed by the company “Sukhoi” is ready – she even own moves on the runway, the ITAR-TASS news agency, citing a source in the Military-Industrial Commission
“Layout drone has already been created. He has yet to fly, but he can move around the airfield, “- said the agency interlocutor.
He added that this development is not created on the basis of a fighter of the 5th generation (PAK FA), but will be unified with it.
Company “Sukhoi” was awarded a contract for the development of severe shock drone weighing up to 20 tons in 2011. As previously reported, the prototype of this machine should take to the air in 2018. In addition, a 20-ton reconnaissance drone – as stated in the United Aircraft Corporation, the first phase of the work in this area is scheduled for completion in 2015.
In addition to “dry” the development of drones for the military, as reported by public sources, the company engaged in “Transas” and “Falcon”. It was also reported that the company “Vega”, included in the “Rosteh” for the Defense Ministry is developing a machine weighing up to 200 kg, on which work will be completed in 2016.
medal64PAK-FA>F-22>F-35>J-31>J-20>YF-23
medal64UMPO WILL MANAGE THE PROGRAM ADVANCED ENGINE FOR THE PAK FA
In Ufa Engine Industrial Association formed a new division – the management of the program “Perspective engine for the PAK FA.” It has received most of the authority over the project to build an engine for the fifth generation fighter. Structure headed by Chief Designer, Director of the branch “OKB. Lyul’ko” UMPO Marchuk. – Now, when the PD program for the PAK FA enters a phase of development work, we need a body to manage the development products for all stages of the life cycle – said Managing Director Alexander UMPO Artukhov. – PD program for the PAK FA – one of the most high-tech industry in Russia today is knowledge-intensive and resource-intensive project. The mechanism of the above product is created based on geytovoy system: will identify key milestones with clear goals and objectives for each period. In general, we will be guided by the rules of project management, which is currently being introduced in the union. Transfer UMPO program management engine fifth-generation predetermined leading role Ufa company headed by Division “engines for combat aircraft” in the work on this project. In 2013 received the status UMPO head developer PD for the PAK FA, and in the same year is completely focused production of prototype engines for the T-50 is the first phase – 117 products (formerly their union produced in cooperation with “NPO” Saturn “). In November 2013th Technical Project PD for the PAK FA, created in cooperation of the design team under the leadership of the division DBA OKB A.Lyulka, was defended before the commission of the customer – the Defence Ministry. In 2014 UMPO appointed head manufacturer prototypes of parts and assembly drive units. Currently UMPO and its affiliate OKB. Lyul’ko are preparing for the manufacture of the first PD demonstrator for the PAK FA. JSC “Ufa Engine Industrial Association” – the largest manufacturer of aircraft engines in Russia. principal activities are the development, production, maintenance and repair of aircraft engines and turbo-pumping units, production units and repair of helicopters. JSC “United Engine Building Corporation” – a subsidiary of JSC “OPK” Oboronprom “included in the State Corporation Rosteh. The structure of the APC integrated more than 85% of the leading companies specializing in the development, serial production and servicing of gas turbine equipment and key enterprise – Acquisitions industry. One of the priorities of the DCS is the implementation of integrated development programs for companies in the industry with the introduction of new technologies that meet international standards. Division “engines for combat aircraft” – a business unit of United Engine Corporation, which includes companies and design offices for the production and development of aircraft engines defense purposes. State Corporation “Russian Technologies” (Rosteh) – Russian corporation, established in 2007 to promote the development, production and export of high-tech industrial products for civilian and military purposes. It includes 663 organizations, of which 8 are currently formed holding companies in the defense industry, and 5 – in civil industries. Rosteh organizations are located in 60 regions of the Russian Federation and deliver products to market more than 70 countries. Rosteh revenue in 2012 amounted to 931 billion rubles, net profit – 38.5 billion rubles. Tax payments to the budgets of all levels exceeded 109 billion rubles.
http://www.aviaport.ru/digest/2014/06/26/293409.html
In my opinion the first prototype(s) of the type30 is almost ready for testing and now they will start testing it at different cycles and confirm its characteristics. As far as i remember in late 2013 according the news, after the final design of the type30 engine accepted by the comission, it was stated that the first prototype(s) of the new engine is planning to be built in about six months. So now it should be built or big amount of parts ready for testing 🙂
medal64RAC MiG boss eyes fifth-generation fighter
RAC MiG is contemplating building a fifth-generation fighter which would use its current MiG-35 platform as a “foundation” for the introduction of new technologies.
Sergey Korotkov, general director of the Russian firm, says concepts for a new aircraft have already been worked on by company engineers.
“I know this is one of the ideas, one of the directions, that is in the pockets of the design bureau,” he says, speaking through an interpreter. “I do hope that we shall stick to this direction more seriously very soon.”
Although he does not detail how advanced its studies are, Korotkov believes it is “very likely” that the new combat type will be developed. However, he says “the most important thing is that it should be ordered”.
Such a “time-consuming” project, which requires “quite a big amount of money”, would need to have a defined end user before it commenced, he says.
Korotkov plays down suggestions that any work on a fifth-generation fighter would bring MiG into conflict with its sister airframer Sukhoi, which is developing its own stealthy type, the T-50/PAK-FA.
The two aircraft are “are quite different projects and each would be targeted to resolve their own mission”, he says.
The maximum take-off weight of the current MiG-35 is around 5t lighter than that of the larger T-50, and Korotkov suggests it will provide greater efficiency for the majority of projected missions.
“We consider that the MiG-35 is that very platform which might, in the future, form the foundation of a fifth-generation fighter,” he says.
However, in the meantime RAC MiG is still waiting for confirmation of a long-awaited order from Russia’s defence ministry for the present MiG-35.
Korotkov says all the relevant documentation covering the deal for an undisclosed number of aircraft is with the ministry, and he hopes it will be concluded “this year”.
Export orders are also being pursued, with Egypt recently linked to a commitment for 24 examples of the Klimov RD-33MK-powered type. However, Korotkov declines to comment on the rumours.
Additionally, in April the airframer received an order for 16 additional MiG-29SMTs for the Russian air force, which will keep the production line active until work can start on the newer model.
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/rac-mig-boss-eyes-fifth-generation-fighter-400087/
Fifth generation fighter technology in an Mig-35 may be interesting but in my opinion only these technologies are not enough to make it an fifth gen. aircraft as some media calls Su-35s as an fifth gen. fighter too!
medal64THE STATE DUMA COMMITTEE ON DEFENSE: GENERAL STAFF DECIDED TO CREATE THE NEW MIG-41 BASED ON THE MIG-31
Based on the old fighter-interceptor MiG-31 will create a new MiG-41, told reporters at the Cultural Center of the armed forces representative of the State Duma Committee on Defense deputy Alexander Tarnaev. “The decision was made Chief of Staff, he had already signed the document on the research work on the MiG-41”, – he said. According to the deputy, the MiG-41 “will be embodied all the virtues of the aircraft.” In addition, several hundred fighter-interceptor MiG-31 could soon be back in the Russian Air Force, informed Tarnaev. “The country’s leadership decided to return to the system through repair fighter-interceptor MiG-31”, – he said. “We are talking about hundreds of cars that will be repaired and returned to the armed forces,” – said the deputy. MiG-31 – Double supersonic all-weather fighter-long-range interceptor. Developed in OKB-155 (now of “MiG”) in the 1970s. MiG-31 is designed to intercept and destroy airborne targets at extremely low, low, medium and high altitudes, day and night, and adverse weather conditions, the application of active and passive enemy radar jammers, as well as false heat targets. A group of four MiG-31 is capable of controlling airspace frontage of 800-900 km. Originally intended to intercept cruise missiles at all altitudes and speeds, as well as low-flying satellites.
The newest Russian fighter-interceptor MiG-41 should have a speed of at least Mach 4-4.3, told RIA Novosti Russian hero, test pilot Anatoly Kvochur. way he commented message Duma deputy Alexander Tarnaeva that in Russia, a new MiG -41 based heavy fighter-interceptor MiG-31, the rate of which was 2.8 Mach. Tarnaev experts said at a meeting of aerospace defense that the Chief of Staff, signed an order of deep modernization of Soviet fighter-interceptor MiG-31. “This upgrade was to be held even twenty years ago. However, this did not happen, so now demands increased. They are including in the (increasing) speed interceptor to Mach 4-4.3, “- said Kvochur. currently being developed in Russia fifth generation fighter T-50. Its serial production is scheduled for 2016.
medal64Technical design of the second stage engine for PAK FA developed
Ufa Engine Industrial Association has developed the technical design of the second stage engine for future fighter T-50 (PAK FA), the report said UMPO. Commission customers ─ Russian Defense Ministry and the company “Sukhoi» ─ accept this draft. Is now scheduled to begin developing, manufacturing and testing of the new engine demonstrators. These works will be carried out in the first half of 2014.
In April 2011, the managing director of research and production association “Saturn” Ilya Fedorov announced that the creation of the second stage engine for the T-50 is carried out ahead of schedule. Later it was reported that the bench test power plant in 2014. When it is planned to start new engines installed on serial fighters still unknown.
Engine for the first stage of the T-50 is a “Product 117» ─ AL-41F1, which is a modified version of the power plant AL-41F1S for Su-35S (“Product 117C”). The engine of the second stage, also known as “Type 30” (previously mistakenly called “Product 129”), presumably to be able to develop cravings 107 kilonewtons in cruise mode and 176 kilonewtons afterburner mode. The power plant will be different from the AL-41F1 improved fuel efficiency and lower life cycle costs.
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