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The T-50 would never partizipating in RF 13. Its still in its early test phase program.
But realisticly, what kind of units would VVS send over to RD 13?
Su-34, Su-27SM3 or Mig-29SMT perhaps?
As at the present time , their most capable and advanced fighter is the Su-35 incorporating features from the Su-37 demonstrator model , although this is not deployed yet .
Let’s be patient , but its like a little boy’s fantasy to have a dogfight between a Raptor and a Raptorski 😀
This website writes that Nellis AFB has denied the news :
http://theaviationist.com/2012/07/06/russian-red-flag/
None the less , it would be great if it occurred .
I would like to see a F-22 vs T-50 dogfight ….but I know it won’t happen 🙂
Opinions , opinions are like noses …everyone has one 😉
Videos of the J-20 Flight Tests
If anyone is interested here are a recent collection of J-20 flight test .
The webpage is not in english , but it does make the observation that the J-20 is closer in category to the Su-34 or F-15E :rolleyes: .
See here : http://is.gd/LtH1hV
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7min. MAKS 2011 T-50/PAK-FA flight
I found a nice video on yesterday’s flight of the Russian “Raptor” here :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKj-gX7Q2X8
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Aegis system is Japanese
A quibble: Japan doesn’t have a non-export law. It has a law requiring all arms exports to have permits. It has a policy of not issuing permits.
There is actually one blanket permit in place, covering the export of Japanese technology & components to the USA for joint projects, & Japanese developments with US participation, e.g. the F-2.
The Aegis system used by the US navy and others is Japanese technology .
So , Japan does make exceptions to the non-permit practice.
Sadly it was anounced that all HAF C-130 fleet, as part of the undergoing upgrade, will adopt the “C-27” camouflage, meaning the boring sky-grey.
The first 2 have been painted already, the next 13 will follow suit as soon as they go for regular maintenance to HAI facilities.
Old one:
http://img541.imageshack.us/i/76921744.jpg/
The new one:
http://img821.imageshack.us/i/61048173.jpg/
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The roundel in the new color scheme is too bright .It needs to be darker white to blend in e.g. in USAF
Has the HAF considered digital pixelated camo ?
If one wanted a working Mig-25A for a museum what would the cost be in USD roughly ? Anyone know ?
I know of a Mig-15 in working condition here in Australia and its given me a new respect for Mikoyan-Gurevich (when all the fog of the Cold War recedes ).
Damn good flying machines .
bombload
**Does anyone know how many 500lb dumb bombs it (the SE version ) can carry as opposed to the F-15E ?
** That F-15 Manx reminds me of the PAK-FA