Wasn’t a variant of the Mi-38 offered for HAL’s prospective medium helicopter partnership?

Is there any information available on the rumoured Y-20 heavy transport? I just came upon this supposed concept model:

Word has it that it will have a 200t take-off weight, which puts it between the IL-76 and the C-17 in terms of size. Is there any relation between this and the rumour of a larger, turbofan-powered An-70 derivate being developed for China?

Personally I don’t think it’s anything more than a concept now, because if such a plane really was under development the PLAAF wouldn’t be so desperate for the 30+ IL-76s they contracted and are waiting to be delivered post-2012.

The 9M96 is a dual-role anti-missile and anti-aircraft missile, the smallest missile associated with the S-400 system which in navalized form is called KREPOST (Fortress). Only about 350 kg for the 40 km short range version and 450 kg for the 120 km long range version. The smaller 9M100 missile is designed for use against aircraft, UAVs and cruise missiles.

That sounds very impressive considering the Uragan/Shtil missile weighs over 600kg with only a 35km range. Some new breakthrough in solid fuel booster technology?

Seeing the Soobrazitelny I assume the problems with the Furke radar have been worked out? If so the only flaw I see is the crappy old Garpun radar. Mechanically scanned with an effective range that’s lower than the air search radar. Russia really needs to fund a replacement for the Garpun/Monolit/Mineral long-range search radars.

Not anymore, D-30 powered airframes are banned from landing at EU airports now.

As for the Il-476, I think it’s a decent (if somewhat redundant, given the An-70) idea badly executed. With only the wing being substantially redesigned and no change to the cargo hold cross section, it offers too little over an upgraded basic Il-76, the Il-76MF or the few An-22s which are still available.

Technically, it is the Il-76MF(the one with the stretched cargo bay), albeit with avionics upgrades. The MF version never got any sales.

Thx.
Any links on the matter, i would love to see what kind of update the RuAF A-50 have.
Compaired to the Indian A-50, upgraded in Israel i think the RuAF AWACS is inferior..

There isn’t much to see. Externally they look the same. And there are no pics available of the new onboard equipment. It’s just processor cabinets anyway.

Yes, it’s inferior to the A-50I, but it’s adequate for the RuAF’s needs for now, just like the USAF is happy with the E-3 Sentry. The Russian’s certainly don’t seem to be targeting export sales with it.

Here’s a link btw. As I said it still looks the same.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOyd2a57MEY

The Middle-eastern nations have no special feelings for Pakistan aside from pride over their being the only Islamic nuclear power. At most they’d provide some free oil like they’ve done in the past. But they wouln’t risk their soldiers’ lives and make an enemy of India just for that.

so i’m guessing you feel the frigate from Russia is pretty much conventional with some new stealth measures added to it.

Well, it does seem a little conventional compared to the cutting-edge European designs being introduced nowadays. No electric propulsion, steel superstructure, conventional mechanically scanned long-range radar(Mineral-ME), no fancy modular mast, no UAVs or UUVs etc.

Oh don’t worry, he is just trying to get his own back by provoking an angry reaction by attempting to paint a negative image of the British forces as he feels insecure due to my comment about India being unable to afford a CVF. To me though, his comments just highlights the fact that India can’t afford a CVF and he knows it. The fact that he has resorted to trying to anger me, just shows how insecure he really is! I’m not bothered in the slightest by his comments 🙂

Generally, when the Indians make such comments, it typically leads to them trying to stack themselves up against Britain, and eventually the only things they want to debate are medium range ballistic missiles, as technologically on almost every field Britain is ahead.

I know one is under construction, which further proves my point, that they don’t have the money, they simply cannot afford a CVF. As for the Indian carrier under construction, its a much smaller ship.

Nope, my point still stands

Badly wrong for India, looks like a fantastic deal for the Russians and their yard. Much the same with the Sukhois when the Indians screwed up local assembly. All in all, the Russians are making an absolute killing off the Indians, giving credit where its due.

Sounds like you’re the one who wanted to make it a UK vs India argument. A very clear fact is that Britain has no military rivals in its neighbourhood, and their only serious territorial dispute is the Falklands. If France, Spain and Brazil can mantain one carrier apiece without raising a major hue and cry then the UK sure as hell can.

btw ‘affording’ has nothing to do with India not having a ‘CVF’. When the keel is laid for INS Vishal a few years down the line you’ll realise that.