Indian Su-30MKI Upgrade Prototype To Be Developed In Russia

[SQ8]

Can Apply RAM coating+other modifications, like how they did in Mig - 29s.

Still wont make too much of a difference. The design is too big with too many reflectors all over the place.

 

[Akasa]

You mean,F-15 SE is a whole new plane,right??

See,Only some parts of fuselage gets changed,most of other parts remain the same.It is nearly a new plane,excent fuselage and some other parts.Thats how a deep upgradation gets carried out.Check our Mirage upgradation to get a hint.

The basic design of the F-15SE lies closely with the F-15E, but to perform a retrofit of a standard F-15E to an F-15SE would probably require a complete rebuild considering the extensive built-in structural changes of the latter, such as lateral weapons bays and canted vertical stabilizers. You might as well build brand-new airframes at this point.

Any upgrade to a Flanker-type airframe aimed at reducing its radar signature would most likely involve the application of RAM and the replacement of some noncritical structural components with ones made of composite materials.

 

[GR!FF!N]

The basic design of the F-15SE lies closely with the F-15E, but to perform a retrofit of a standard F-15E to an F-15SE would probably require a complete rebuild considering the extensive built-in structural changes of the latter, such as lateral weapons bays and canted vertical stabilizers. You might as well build brand-new airframes at this point.

Any upgrade to a Flanker-type airframe aimed at reducing its radar signature would most likely involve the application of RAM and the replacement of some noncritical structural components with ones made of composite materials.

Along with some structural changes.

 

[Akasa]

Along with some structural changes.

To what degree?

Most of the changes would be centered around materials; structural changes requiring the reconfiguring of the airframe components are very unlikely in this case.

 

[rockstarIN]

Still wont make too much of a difference. The design is too big with too many reflectors all over the place.

As per the Russian claim, Mig-29 UPG RCS is one forth of old variant post up gradation.

Along with RAM coating few modifications, it can at least achieve 1/2 reduction IMO.

 

[zebra7]

To what degree?

Most of the changes would be centered around materials; structural changes requiring the reconfiguring of the airframe components are very unlikely in this case.

My guess is, strengthening of the airframe to carry Brahmos NG., Upgradation of Bars Radar to Aesa if resulted in reducing the Radar wt. considerably, than removal of Canard. Extensive change of Airframe would be unpractical and unwise, so instead of reducing the RCS, the idea should be to increase its Radar range, take advantage of the tech. of SU 35 and Pak FA in sensor fussion, and active cancellation technique. I think the MKI would remain Air Superiority fighter plane, with limited A2G capability.