medal64Don’t think so! In my opinion it can be an upgraded version of the Su-34. Because in the past, a few times I read about that Su-34 has a big development capacity because of the new computational management system, which had been stated by the company officials. But sure nobody confirmed the news 🙂
And one more news from interfax today, 18.05.2010;
“New anti-G suits being developed for G5 fighter jet pilots“
medal64News from interfax, 17.05.2010, says that;
Tests of upgraded Sukhoi Su-34 start in Akhtubinsk
Couldn’t find the full news!
medal64High res. of this picture pls 🙂
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medal64Fighter F-35 awarded for “best design”
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has recognized program in a fighter jet F-35 Lightning II, sold by Lockheed Martin, a technologically advanced. According to Lockheed Martin in a press release, the program received the award for Best Design and Technology. According to the wording of AIAA, the fighter received an award for “unique fighting abilities of the future.
It should be noted that in a fighter jet F-35 incorporates new technology, which apparently served as a reason for this award. In particular, the plane has a system of vertical landing, fully controlled by computer. In addition, on-board computer also has the ability to make decisions about the pilot’s ejection in the event of an emergency.
Deserves special attention and the pilot’s helmet, which allows you to “see through the cockpit, giving the pilot almost round view. Synthesized on-board computer image is not transmitted to the display on the dashboard, as in all modern aircraft, and the visors in the pilot’s helmet. Putting all weapons onboard the F-35 can be made by head movements and eye pilot.
Intelligent system aboard the F-35 pilot is able to offer tips on management, navigation and Rules of Engagement.In the F-35 has also realized the possibility of vision in the infrared range, so the pilot can see objects at night.
Lockheed Martin will produce three versions of F-35: ground, deck, and with short takeoff and vertical landing – F-35A, F-35C and F-35B, respectively. The aircraft can reach speeds of up to 2,1 thousand kilometers per hour. F-35 will be armed with 25-millimeter cannon, and also receive six external points of suspension and two pylons at two internal bays. F-35 can carry nuclear weapons.
According to the latest assessment, development and manufacture of aircraft fighter 2443 cost the U.S. budget to 389 billion dollars. The original estimate to spend on the level of 278-329 billion dollars.
source:lenta.ru
date:14.05.2010
medal64I wonder If its an modernised cockpit picture or does Tu-160 got a glass cockpit at modernised versions?
medal64The second prototype is planning to fly in late 2010 or early 2011.
The frameless canopy is a requrement of the Ruaf/MOD for the T-50. And its sure, an fighter aircraft which will be operational in 2015 should have it.
medal64Hope for the frameless canopy for the second prototype and some developments such integration of the NIIP AESA.
medal64Irkut plans US$5b Malaysian OEM plant
Russia’s Irkut Corp has pledged an investment of US$5 billion (RM16.5 billion) to establish a full-fledged and diversified original equipment manufacturing (OEM) facility in Sungkai, Perak, soon.
Sungkai is slated to be established as the Malaysian Defence Security Technology Park by year-end.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the facility would encompass research and development; design; manufacture of components and parts; and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the defence and aerospace industries.
“In total, Irkut has entered into 28 memoranda of agreement with various local parties to produce locally, under licence, an array of parts and components not only for the Malaysian market but also for global requirements.”
Zahid said the three main areas of cooperation, through smart partnerships and transfer of technology, were:
– the supply of OEM spares for their principal manufacturers through the MRO;
– weaponry system assembly plants; and,
– the supply of components for the aerospace industries involved in the manufacture of Sukhoi and MiG fighter jets and the Yakolev transport aeroplane.
“Irkut’s participation will be a tremendous boost for the local defence, security and aerospace market and help spur the growth of the industries here,” he said yesterday at the close of the Defence Services Asia 2010 exhibition at the Putra World Trade Centre.
Irkut is one of Russia’s foremost industries, famed for the Sukhoi Su-30 multi-role combat aircraft, and is the prime contractor for the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI fighters.
Irkut also manufactures the Beriev Be-200 multipurpose amphibious planes, Yakolev Yak-130 combat training aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, components for Airbus passenger airliners and the MC-21 passenger airliner.
With Irkut’s investment plans, Zahid said the total value of deals inked at DSA 2010 would exceed RM25 billion, following the RM10.355 billion signings announced on Tuesday.
Zahid commended foreign partners for providing a sustainable platform for defence and security technology manufacturers and vendors to meet face-to-face with their potential customers.
This, he said, allowed them to discuss the various options available to match their inividual nations’ upgrading and modernisation programmes.
“On our part, I wish to reiterate the government’s commitment towards enhancing the industry. We will ensure the delivery of technology on a timely and orderly basis.” — NST
Read more: Irkut plans US$5b Malaysian OEM plant
medal64Boeing F/A-XX walkaround
Something has to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet after 2025. Why not this?
I doubt that’s Boeing sales pitch, but, in fairness, I haven’t had an opportunity to discuss this 1/16th scale model — displayed today at the Navy League Sea Air Space Expo 2010 in National Harbor, Md., — with the relevant program staff (No pressure, Boeing communications staff!).
I first spied a photo of this concept last year on a visit to Boeing’s St. Louis facility, where the F/A-18 is manufactured. That came about one year after the US Navy first publicly unveiled the F/A-XX concept at an AUVSI convention.
Technically, Boeing’s concept does not compete with the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The F/A-XX program intends to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, which had replaced Grumman F-14s. The F-35 will replace F/A-18Cs after 2015.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DOrx5hYIMw&feature=player_embedded
Source:http://www.flightglobal.com
Date:04.05.2010
medal64There will be a new light weight 5th generation fighter.This is stated a lot of times officially.Mig proposed its own LFI project and I think they are still working on it. In my opinion the problem is mostly about the money and as they had said, today the countrie’s whole sources are concentrated on the heavy 5th gen. fighter “T-50” PAK-FA.But at a source I had read that in 2012 the process will start for a light weight fifth gen. fighter!
medal64TAI (Turkish Aviation Industries) finished the final assembly of the first indigenous Medium Altitute Long Endurance (MALE) UAV and started ground tests.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TIHA
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medal64I assure you that
1. The Chinese and Russians are still having intercourse, so no worries for you there.
2. The Chinese may not respect IP, but the Russian businesses are shysters. Look at how they tried to sell Algeria old MiG-29s as new, and the problematic support they generally give to customers. See Malaysia.
3. Whether the Chinese makes ends up inferior or superior to their Russian base is not important, they know they need to be able to produce things at home. This is where India should learn a few things or two one day.
4. As for aircraft A vs aircraft B.. according to the fanboys here..
J-7 > MiG-21, Su-30MKK > Su-30MKI/MKM, J-11B > Su-35, J-10 > J-11B. or in other words, the Chinese version is always better, and when its a Chinese aircraft versus a Chinese built Russian design, the Chinese aircraft wins. whether this is grounded in reality is a different issue :diablo:
You are really funny:D J-10 > J-11B > Su-35 ??? Did you mean Su-35 or Su-25?
medal64Pilot production of airborne BrahMos begins
Vladimir Radyuhin
MOSCOW: Pilot production of the air-launched version of the India-Russia BrahMos missile has started in Russia in line with plans to fit it in the IAF’s Su-30MKI fighter aircraft by 2012.
The first few missiles for factory tests have been manufactured at the Strela production association in the Orenburg Region, the Regnum news agency reported quoting regional government head Sergei Grachyov. Once the ground tests were completed, the plant would launch series production of the airborne missile, he said.
The 2.55-tonne BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile has been modified, shedding 500 kg and getting a new ignition engine to fire the missile at high altitudes.
The Su-30MKI also required modifications to fit the missile under its belly and integrate it into the plane’s fire control system. The Sukhoi Corporation is working to strengthen the wings so that two more missiles can be fitted in the flanks.
Flight tests
Flight tests of the air-launched BrahMos are expected next year, and the IAF plans to begin inducting the BrahMos-armed Su-30MKI in 2012. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace A.S. Pillai said earlier this month that 40 IAF Su-30MKI aircraft would be armed with BrahMos missiles.
Experts said the BrahMos-armed Su-30MKI would be a game changer in the Indian Ocean, giving the IAF a deeper strategic reach and an extra deadly punch. With a range of 290 km, the missile will allow the pilot to hit enemy vessels while staying well outside the reach of their air defences. Travelling at a top speed of Mach 2.8 barely 3-4 metres above the sea surface, the missile cannot be intercepted by any known weapon system in the world.
Russia’s Irkut Corporation, which manufactures Sukhoi aircraft, counts on the air-launched BrahMos missile to increase the demand for Su-30 fighters in international markets.
“Initial studies suggest that we will be able to produce 250 more Su-30s armed with BrahMos missiles,” said Vladimir Sautov, vice-president for marketing.
The sea and ground-launch versions of BrahMos missiles have already been successfully tested and put into service by the Indian Army and Navy. So far, the missiles have been assembled at the Strela plant, and manufacturing facilities are also being set up in Thiruvananthapuram with Russian assistance.
BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia, has started designing a hypersonic version of the BrahMos missile, BrahMos–II.
Source :The Hindu
Date :30.04.2010
medal64The only aircraft came to the zhukovsky should be the number “51” and its not shipped came with an AN-124:)So the aircraft taxiing shouldn’t be KNS.
medal64Let me start. I saw some pics about a new cockpit…..
Perfect cockpit pictures! If anyone knows which aircrafts cockpit it is, it will be wonderful!
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