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February 4, 2010 at 8:51 am in reply to: The PAK-FA Saga Episode 11.0 #2394292

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Well, rumor is, the new IR A2A Izdeliye will be ultra-slim.

Maybe it does house a missile under that fairing w/c can simply be jettisoned once WVR combat is about to commence. No need for actuators, swing-arms, etc.. just jettison the cover and the missile seeker has a clear view.

February 2, 2010 at 2:41 pm in reply to: The PAK-FA Saga Episode 11.0 #2396463

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Sorry, I don’t expect the type of answer. I am looking for an answer with more scientific base than a comparative claim that based on information that its reliability is derived from the faith to uncle Sam than scientific factors 😀
Again, can anyone here explain what kind of treatment is used on F-22 nose cone so that it can still keep the RCS of F-22 in check and F-22 can still use it radar. I am speculating that there should be something special about the nose because it can selectively absorb the radar signals:
-It let the radar signals that were emitted by the F-22’s radar go through.
-It can absorb the radar signals from the outside hostile aircraft’s radars (from other F-15/18…) and at the same time let the return signals that bounce off the hostile airplane to go through it.
Thanks everyone
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One thing about AESA radars are that the beams they emit are electronically steerable. This allowed the actual radar panel to be physically tilted slightly upward without impeding performance while at the same time deflecting hostile radar emissions that bounce off the F-22 upwards and away from the emitting aircraft’s receiver.

January 29, 2010 at 10:25 pm in reply to: The PAK-FA Saga Episode X #2401671

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F-22 = Metal Marble
F-35 = Golfball
PAK-FA = ?

January 29, 2010 at 6:53 am in reply to: The PAK-FA Saga Episode X #2403954

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First impressions.. that’s a big, long plane.. canted vertical tails seem a tad undersized probably due to TV capability. Can’t really say anything about stealthiness at this point. anyway, congrats to the Russians for a successful first flight. Anyone care to estimate how long to IOC?

January 27, 2010 at 9:09 am in reply to: The PAK-FA Saga Episode X #2407592

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This is thrilling.. its like a high stakes poker game and all the chips are on the table and its about time to show the players’ cards.. were the Russians holding a strong hand all along or is it all a bluff? Can’t wait….:diablo:

January 27, 2010 at 9:03 am in reply to: COIN aircraft carrier #2008977

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Yemen. Oman. Pakistan. Sudan. Phillipines. All recent destinations to Predator drones. All with reluctant agreement from their respective governments. Could have used more firepower but that meant regional shifts. Untenable. This size of carrier offers you that flexibility.

Not feasible in the case of the Philippines. A US carrier conducting airstrikes would be an outright violation of Philippine law.. now a few stealthy drone attacks here and there, much easier to disavow by the government.

January 9, 2010 at 4:48 am in reply to: Cancelling the F-35C ? #2011173

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Its easy to criticize a weapons program as complex as the F-35. Its breaking new ground in new production tech and processes and in my mind its remarkable the progress that has been achieved. Delays were inevitable but as more a/c are available for testing, the pace of progress should quicken. Expect a hiccup now and then but nothing to seriously derail it. Can’t wait for the jet to start showing what it can really do. Maybe then, just as in the case of the F-22 before it, most critics will change their tune.

January 9, 2010 at 3:15 am in reply to: US navy fears asymmetric attacks on its assets #2011185

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Well, living in fear is expensive..

There actually are very nasty people out there willing to go to any lengths to do some very, very nasty things in ways that will be very difficult to predict. Ignoring them or putting on a brave front won’t make them go away or reduce the risk.

January 9, 2010 at 1:32 am in reply to: US navy fears asymmetric attacks on its assets #2011220

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This wasn’t just some knee-jerk reaction by the US Navy. The reports were assessed and deemed to be credible so action is warranted to mitigate the threat. Complacency costs lives.

January 4, 2010 at 2:36 pm in reply to: AESA vs. AAM #1808129

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ELECTRONIC ATTACK

Radar Glossary

Radar — Electronic Attack

Information on Electronic Attack

Electronic attack (EA), previously known as electronic counter measures (ECM), is conducted on radar systems to reduce or prevent the radar’s use of the electromagnetic spectrum effectively.

Well, if an AESA can really fry or otherwise damage or impair the radar receiver on an incoming AAM, then it fulfills the defininion of electronic attack… unless, of course there’s another, more accepted definition/term.

January 4, 2010 at 2:08 am in reply to: AESA vs. AAM #1808152

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Electronic attack is one of those hush-hush topics so we are just left to speculate on the possibilities.. but I’ve no doubt that the US is capitalizing on its lead in AESA tech to test its ability vs. different kinds of airborne targets. This could do to radar-guided missile what DIRCM does to heat-seekers.. funny, if this works and DIRCM works, then you take missiles out of the equation. Pilots could be getting their kills using DEWs or old-fashioned cannon.:diablo:

January 2, 2010 at 2:18 pm in reply to: AESA vs, AAM #2425335

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Probably more appropriate to ask this in the “missiles and munitions” subforum.

You’re probably right.. can I ask the Mod to transfer please.

December 31, 2009 at 8:01 am in reply to: Rearward fire R-73? #1808186

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I guess the Russians expect enemy fighters to be crawling up their backside on a fairly regular basis to come up with something like this.:p

December 25, 2009 at 2:14 pm in reply to: The PAK-FA Saga Episode X #2427775

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According to new “revelations” form an inner source … it is similar to this speculation, but has some distinctions:
– inlets
– wings
– nose is quite different (it will be somewhat more interesting)
– a little common with the canopy
It has somewhat common with F-22 and YF-23 – inlets, wings, some of the fuselage.

This dpesn’t seem to follow principle of planform alignment..

December 24, 2009 at 12:44 pm in reply to: Russian Space & Missile[ News/Discussion] Part- 4 #1808333

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Medvedev: Russia to Build New Nuclear Missiles

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Russia will begin working on a new generation of nuclear missiles to ensure its nuclear deterrent remains effective, President Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday.

Medvedev said the new missiles would be developed in full accordance with arms agreements made with the United States.

“Of course, we will develop new systems, including delivery systems, that is, missiles,” Medvedev said in an end-of-year interview with state-run TV channels.

“This process will be continued, and our nuclear shield will always be efficient and sufficient to protect our national interests,” Medvedev said.
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