Winged Composites

In early 2009, Russia and India signed an agreement on joint development and production of fifth generation fighter. It was agreed that the extremely strong and lightweight composite materials for aircraft “invisible” put India: Russia has such technology was still just not there. But they can appear before the end of the year

Manufacture of composite materials (prepregs) – branch, which in Russia is now virtually no, stated in mid-September CEO Rosnano Anatoly Chubais.This means that in the next five years, the existence of Russia’s aviation industry will be called into question: all of western Asia and even the aircraft manufacturers now produce planes of light, strong composite alloys, in comparison with which Russia’s production is simply uncompetitive.A few more years at issue would be the existence of the space industry, then – shipbuilding and automobile industry in Russia, Chubais continued. Then, he said, would be an anachronism used in Russia, the traditional methods of construction: high-rise buildings will be created using a new generation of composite materials, which are not produced in Russia.

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But a new generation of composite materials will be made in the IV quarter of 2009, promises to Victor Avdeev, deputy director general and chief designer of “HC” Composite “. This company, along with” Unihimtek-Composites “presented in” Rosnano draft release of composite materials Russia’s court and received approval. For the production was created by the project company “prepreg-SCM, which in September 2009 was included in HK” Composite “. The plant is built in the suburban Klimovsk, near Podolsk.

Support Rosnano “was required because the project will get expensive, explains Avdeev: only for the purchase of imported equipment will have to spend $ 50-100 million investment in launching the project, according to Rosnano” would amount to a comparable amount – 3.5 billion rubles. ($ 116.6 million at the exchange rate on October 1), of which 3.2 billion rubles. provide Rosnano. Initially it was about the amount of 20-25% less, but because of the crisis, making the dollar more expensive, the cost had increased, explains Avdeev.

All basic materials science parameters prepregs for aircraft industry, which began issuing HC “Composite” would be “2-3 times” more stringent than the parameters of materials, which are produced in Russia now, he promises. A production capacity will exceed the current scope of existing Russian enterprises “5-7 times”.At first, prepreg-SCM will manufacture composite materials similar to those that apply to foreign aircraft, but the ultimate goal of the project with Rosnano – to surpass today’s world records, said Avdeev.The strength of the material, which promises to produce HC “Composite”, in the order of 300-320 kg / sq mm, and the temperature of its operation – up to 320 degrees Celsius. To achieve this, according to Avdeev, is possible only with the help of nanotechnology.

Aircraft industry – not only industry, which focuses HC “Composite”. “In the optimistic scenario, aviation will take a 10% percent [turnover of the project company],” – said Avdeev, but noted: the creation of composite materials for aircraft – a challenge even more difficult than the creation of materials for space applications. Spacecraft use a maximum of several years, and aviation technology – for 30 years, he explains.”Those who can be competitive in this market will be able to build bridges, ships, engage in high-rise building” – summarizes Avdeev.

However, for the introduction of the industry of composite materials will have to change the set of standards: in the same aviation, energy and other strategic industries is prohibited to use new materials, not provided for industry and State standards SNiPs.

Manager of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) plans to purchase from composites, prepregs-SCM for military and civil aircraft is not yet known. He said the KLA itself plans to develop two centers of production of composites – in Voronezh and Moscow Lukhovitsy.

Over time, composite materials will take place in everyday life, allows Avdeev, citing the example of the evolution of the production of mobile phones. At first they were made only of plastic, then came from machines more durable titanium, and now there are models of carbon fiber.

Another projects

Development of the production of composites – one of four priority areas Rosnano “along with opto-electronics, solar energy and medicine. But in addition to the production of composite materials such as state-owned corporation also supports the production of concrete products and equipment from nanomaterials.

In particular, in mid-September, the supervisory board “Rosnano approved its participation in the project for a large-scale manufacture of cutting tools from nanopowder cubic boron nitride – the second in hardness after diamond. This tool can be used for roughing and finishing of parts, especially in such sectors as heavy engineering, automotive, mining, construction.

Partner Rosnano on this project – Russia’s “Microbor Technology Company, established in 1999 and produces this nanoporoshok. Rosnano and Microbor “will create a joint project company, the authorized capital of which” Microbor “will make the existing business and 35 million rubles. And Rosnano” – 234 million rubles. In addition, during the first three years of the project company “Rosnano give her a loan of 461 million rubles. Total project cost (subject to credit and the cost of business “Microbor”) will be 930 million rubles.

The project company will focus on market borrowing from “Rosnano” only one of the options specified “Vedomosti” managing director “Rosnano Alexander Kondrashov.”We will be ready to make a loan in the event of a difficult situation on the financial market and only at the market rate”, – he said. Payback period of investment in the project Kondrashov estimates at five and a half years.The material on the basis of which we plan to manufacture products is a proprietary “Microbor”, added the general director of Microbor nanotech Alexander Timofeev.

The project will create a full production cycle – from nanopowder synthesis of cubic boron nitride to manufacturing from the cutting tool. Industrial production tool from nanopowder cubic boron nitride in the world yet, although the boron nitride and tools produced from it, Sandvik, Kennametal, and Iscar. But these companies are using micron and nanoscale powders not, said Kondrashov.Using nanopowder makes tools more wear-and heat resistance, and the costs of processing the details of the instrument may be reduced by up to 60%.

“Microbor nanotech plans to deliver products at domestic and international markets, issue the first batch is scheduled for III quarter 2010

And in June, “Rosnano announced participation in the project for the production of wear-resistant ceramic with OOO” virial “worth 1.6 billion rubles. and is ready to grant a loan of up to 150 million rubles. and loan guarantees for 220 million rubles., told Managing Director Rosnano Dmitry Lisenkov. Products “virial” buy manufacturers of ceramic tools and pumps for oil extraction.

source:http://www.aviaport.ru
date:06.10.2009

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Turkey’S First Attack Helicopter T129 Makes Test Flight

MILAN (A.A) – 28.09.2009 – Turkey’s first national attack helicopter, T129 ATAK successfully completed its first test flight, at Augusta Westland’s facilities near Milan.
Senior Turkish and Italian officials attended the ceremony held Monday on the occasion of the test flight for combat and reconnaissance helicopter T129 ATAK –an enhanced version of the Italian Agusta Westland’s A-129s– which will be jointly produced by Turkey and Italy.

Turkey’s Tusas Aerospace Industries (TAI) — the prime contractor — and Italy’s Agusta Westland — a subcontractor — will jointly produce the aircraft under an 2007 agreement signed for the purchase of 51 (plus 40 optional) helicopters for the Turkish Land Forces.

Speaking during the ceremony, Turkish National Defense Minister Vecdi Gonul said T129 would be furnished with the latest generation chopper engine capable of performing in high temperatures and altitudes.

He said the successful test flight of T129 ATAK would boost the value of T-129 helicopters in the international market adding that other countries might show interest in this attack helicopter.

AgustaWestland CEO Giuseppe Orsi who said that he was pleased to celebrate the first flight of the world’s most advanced attack helicopter pointed out that the project T-129 ATAK, was ahead of the planned schedule.

Orsi said TAI had great technological capabilities noting that this project would contribute to TAI and Turkish aviation industry in general.

“Today, Turkish aviation industry is entering a new era in helicopter rotor technology. We are determined to carry this successful cooperation further with the same efficiency,” said Orsi.

TAI General Director, Muharrem Dortkasli said the first T129 ATAK would be handed over to the Turkish Armed Forces in July 2013 adding that their final goal was to sell T129s in the international merket.

The helicopter will be equipped with avionic and weapon systems designed and produced indigenously, and the mission computer and targeting, navigation, communication and electronic warfare systems will be developed and produced by ASELSAN, a leading defense company in Turkey.

TAI will have the right to use and administer the intellectual property of the T129 ATAK Helicopter, and it will be the sole source for its work share under the ATAK program for all potential future world wide sales of the T129 ATAK Helicopter.

The program agreement also provides TAI with the right to sell and market the T129 ATAK Helicopter worldwide.

Established on 15 May 1984, TAI, is a supplier for Aermacchi, AgustaWestland, Airbus, Boeing, EADS CASA, Eurocopter, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, MDHI, Sikorsky and co-produced so far; F-16 fighters, CN-235 light transport/maritime patrol/surveillance aircraft, SF-260 trainers, Cougar AS-532 general purpose helicopters. (OZG-CE)

Missile system S-500 can destroy targets in near space

September 28, 2009

AVIA.RU – Russia will not go towards creating a “multi-functional air defense systems that can withstand both different types of anti-aircraft missile systems,” said Deputy Commander in Chief of the Air Forces of Russia on Defense, Lieutenant General Sergei raffled off.
According to him, “multifunctionality leads to a more expensive system,” reports today, “Gazeta.ru.
There is a gradation of anti-aircraft missile systems: long-range, medium-range, short-range and immediate cover, “he explained.According Razygraeva, systems, long-range opposes S-400 medium-range missiles – S-300, short-range and short range – Pantsir-S “. The general also said that developed anti-aircraft missile system S-500 will be part of a strategic missile defense. “System C-500, which is in development, will be able to eliminate intermediate-range missiles, tactical missiles, and shoot down missiles in the near space and thus will be elements of a strategic missile defense,” – he said.

PAK-FA weapons formation!

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Nice pictures:)Thanks…

Its good to know of a new program starting in a new place, but like Deino mentioned, the step up from a trainer to a fighter is huge, to say the least.

also, since the Turkish Aerospace Industries have not made any fighter as yet, to now work on a 4th or 5th generation fighter would be very ambitious and if I might say, well near impossible on their own. first of all, since Turkey is a F-35 customer, their AF will not want something that is a big step down from the F-35, so that means a fighter on par with or even better than the F-35 would be required because it could only possibly be operational in the late 2020s or even later than that, looking at long drawn fighter development projects the world over..

but then again, from the country’s point of view, nothing stirs the industrial and engineering base of the country like a prestigious fighter project. it spans such a wide gamut of technologies that it is bound to invigorate research and development into hitherto under-developed fields, which will only help Turkey’s economy and industrial base. another positive spin-off is that once you start developing your own fighter, it automatically means that supplier countries like the US (especially), which would previously bar export of their best non-degraded fighters, start to think twice..Japan tried that route with its scaled down 5th generation demonstrator project.

Its sure Turkey is far behind the most of the countries at the aircraft industry but at 21st century most of the countries are working together to create an aircraft like “Saab Gripen”! So Turkey also has a chance to create its own aircraft in the future.Maybe not near future, far future! In my opinion all these steps like Hurkus will help for this goal!

(Turkey has enough engineering capacity for a fighter aircraft but industrial capacity is not enough.Everything is mostly about the money and at these years Turkey started to sell its weaponary to the abroad widely)