First time i saw 9M96 mockup at MAKS’1999. And even then it was already under development for at least of two or three years. AFAIK, the problem was described as “the missile is “refusing” to hit its targets” – in other words, there is a problem with its flight-control or/and homing system.

Actually, even before Gorshkov, it failed for many times on 20380 corvettes. Unfortunately, 9M96 is still a semi-paper-project with a doubtful reliability.

Scar, maybe you can answer this for me, but what about Mikran making GaN modules for Kret? Apparently they are working on it:

Dunno, what really should i say? “Show me a single working GaN AESA serial produced radar”? They’re declaring: “our company is currently developing the GaN MIC technology.”. Ok, nice, but this is what i was talking about earlier – developing or working on something isn’t equal to have something real and serial produced. Again, look at AESA Zhuk.

Scar, care to share any sources? From what I recall, they tested GaN modules a few years ago. Why 7 years away?

Tests and experiments =/= serial production. For example, Fazotron has tested its first Zhuk-A prototype ten years ago, in 2007, but still struggle to establish its serial production and make it through the State Trials. Read this interview with Yuri Beliy in National Defence: http://www.oborona.ru/includes/periodics/authors/2016/0922/185919375/detail.shtml

Sad news.( My condolences to the pilot’s family.

@Austin

Incredibly honest and objective review. My respect to Pukhov.

Yeas, it’s a *******ing disaster when attack heli accidently shooting its weapons on the parking full of people. If someone would have died, it would be a tragedy.