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I think the Indian version will have 2 pilots.
PAK-FA takes to the sky!
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I think the Indian version will have 2 pilots.
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For all those keenly following the development of the PAK-FA/FGFA, here is good news. The AESA radar for 5th generation PAK FA fighter
is fully functional and is being displayed at the MAKS -2009 air show in Zhukovskiy (Moscow district), which started today, August 18.
Sorry, I am quoting from a blog as it is the only place I found the Russian translation. For those who read Russian, here is the original linkÍà ÌÀÊÑå ïîêàæóò ñåêðåòíóþ ÐËÑ
This is what it looks like:-
"Tikhomirov's NIIP AESA radar for PAK FA
The correspondent of Russian 'Independent Military Review' Viktor Litovkin has published last week a new article about Russian 'Tikhomirov's NIIP' radar design house, which is the developer of AESA radar for 5th generation PAK FA fighter (Russo-Indian Future Fifth Generation Fighter - FGFA program). Here I publish my brief translaton of this article in my blog with some my comments at the end:
"The visitors of MAKS -2009 air show in Zhukovskiy (Moscow district), which is starting at August 18, will be surprised. They will see the full-scale AESA X-band radar, developed for the Russian prospective multifunctional fighters (PAK FA).
OBVIOUS SENSATION
Why the appearance of this AESA is sensation? It's obvious. Yet other country publicly demonstrated a working AESA radars. Only the dummy models and the antenna mock-ups were demonstrated in Farnborough, Le Bourget, Berlin and Dubai. It never was acting radar for many reasons, including competitors fear.
Why 'Tikhomirov's NIIP' decided to act more openly? It's not only for emphasizing the high level of Russian last generation fighter, but also for showing Russian potential in creating AESAs for different modernization options. It's for Su-27 , Su-30, and MiG fighters, just as for other different ground-based systems of military and civil purposes.
The NIIP specialists emphasize that demonstrated AESA is manufactured on the domestic elements based on advanced Galium-Arsenide nano-size heterostructure technologies. The NIIP designers work on electronic scanning arrays (ESA) more than 40 years. Their first world ESA radar for fighter-interceptors was installed on the board of serial MiG-31 aircraft in 1981.
However, the represented model is far ahead of its ancestor in terms of detection capabilities , energy effectiveness, and modes of work . If comparing to passive ESA the advance of active ESA radars is lying in more effective realization of different “air-to-air” and “air-surface” modes, in its power, signal-noise factor, range of detection and so forth.
AESA advance contributes not only to the simultaneously detection of several aerial targets at maximum range (see-first-kill-first capability), but also, which is especially difficult, in targets tracking, disregarding of their maneuvers. If radar can continuously track the target, it is doomed.
AESA radars are more reliable than PESA because in case of one transmitting element failure the radar follows to work.............."
To read the full text Defunct Humanity: Tikhomirov's NIIP AESA radar for PAK FA
is fully functional and is being displayed at the MAKS -2009 air show in Zhukovskiy (Moscow district), which started today, August 18.
Sorry, I am quoting from a blog as it is the only place I found the Russian translation. For those who read Russian, here is the original linkÍà ÌÀÊÑå ïîêàæóò ñåêðåòíóþ ÐËÑ
This is what it looks like:-
"Tikhomirov's NIIP AESA radar for PAK FA
The correspondent of Russian 'Independent Military Review' Viktor Litovkin has published last week a new article about Russian 'Tikhomirov's NIIP' radar design house, which is the developer of AESA radar for 5th generation PAK FA fighter (Russo-Indian Future Fifth Generation Fighter - FGFA program). Here I publish my brief translaton of this article in my blog with some my comments at the end:
"The visitors of MAKS -2009 air show in Zhukovskiy (Moscow district), which is starting at August 18, will be surprised. They will see the full-scale AESA X-band radar, developed for the Russian prospective multifunctional fighters (PAK FA).
OBVIOUS SENSATION
Why the appearance of this AESA is sensation? It's obvious. Yet other country publicly demonstrated a working AESA radars. Only the dummy models and the antenna mock-ups were demonstrated in Farnborough, Le Bourget, Berlin and Dubai. It never was acting radar for many reasons, including competitors fear.
Why 'Tikhomirov's NIIP' decided to act more openly? It's not only for emphasizing the high level of Russian last generation fighter, but also for showing Russian potential in creating AESAs for different modernization options. It's for Su-27 , Su-30, and MiG fighters, just as for other different ground-based systems of military and civil purposes.
The NIIP specialists emphasize that demonstrated AESA is manufactured on the domestic elements based on advanced Galium-Arsenide nano-size heterostructure technologies. The NIIP designers work on electronic scanning arrays (ESA) more than 40 years. Their first world ESA radar for fighter-interceptors was installed on the board of serial MiG-31 aircraft in 1981.
However, the represented model is far ahead of its ancestor in terms of detection capabilities , energy effectiveness, and modes of work . If comparing to passive ESA the advance of active ESA radars is lying in more effective realization of different “air-to-air” and “air-surface” modes, in its power, signal-noise factor, range of detection and so forth.
AESA advance contributes not only to the simultaneously detection of several aerial targets at maximum range (see-first-kill-first capability), but also, which is especially difficult, in targets tracking, disregarding of their maneuvers. If radar can continuously track the target, it is doomed.
AESA radars are more reliable than PESA because in case of one transmitting element failure the radar follows to work.............."
To read the full text Defunct Humanity: Tikhomirov's NIIP AESA radar for PAK FA
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Izdeliye 760 missile 
The Novator K-100-1 (Izdeliye 172S-1) missile, developed for the PAK FA (and shown here on a Su-35 model), is designed to destroy targets flying at altitude from 3 meters to 30 km, and at distances out to 400 km
new-generation PAK FA fighter — being developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau — will have not only feature a new airframe, radar, avionics and engines. It also will be equipped with new-generation weapons that are being evolved in two parallel paths: the continued modernization of existing missiles with stepped improvement of their capabilities; and the design of next-generation weapons.
GosMKB Vympel, Russia's leading air-to-air missile design bureau, is busy evolving a full spectrum of missiles for the PAK FA, ranging from short-range weapons to long-range variants.In 2010, Vympel expects to complete its development of the short-range Izdeliye 760 missile — which is a significantly modernized version of the R-73 weapon, outfitted with an inertial flight control system and course correction receiver, improved rocket engine and with new multi-mode infrared seeker.Izdeliye 760 is expected to be a close counterpart to the Western-built ASRAAM and Sidewinder AIM-9X missiles.
years later, the new-generation K-MD short range missile (also to be designated the Izdeliye 300) is to be operational. When compared to Izdeliye 760, the new missile will have longer range and will be capable of being launched from any direction; it will be also more resistant to jamming. The K-MD will be fitted with a new imaging infrared seeker enabling identification of target according to memorized images. The seeker's lock-on range will be two times greater than the seeker for the Izdeliye 760 missile. A new adaptive warhead will be introduced, and the missile's control will be performed with aerodynamic surfaces, as well as a thrust-vector engine nozzle.
most modern medium-range air-to-air missile is the R-77 (Izdeliye 170) and its export derivative RVV-AE (Izdeliye 190). A phased modernization of this weapon, designated the K-77-1 (Izdeliye 170-1), is now being tested. In addition, the K-77M (Izdeliye 180) missile is currently under development as a second step in the R-77's modernization. The most visible change in the Izdeliye 180's external appearance compared to the R-77/RVV-AE is replacement of its latticework fins by more common flat aerodynamic control planes. This reduces aerodynamic drag and cuts down on the radar cross-section. The missile will be fitted with a modernized active radar seeker and new double pulse solid-propellant engine. Its maximum range will be 2-3.5 times more than the Izdeliye 170 (R-77) missile, depending on the launch altitude. The Izdeliye 180 is expected to be better than the AMRAAM AIM-120C7 missile, and equal to its successor versions, with a service-ready date targeted for 2010.
A future medium-range air-to-air missile as a follow-on to the Izdeliye 180 also is in development, but no additional information has yet to be released about this weapon.
Russia is the only country developing ultra-long range air-to-air missiles able of reach targets at distances of up to 400 km.
Two such missiles are competing to be a basic weapon on the PAK FA fighter: the Izdeliye 172 (K-100) from Novator, and the Izdeliye 810 from Vympel.
All air-to-air weapons on the PAK FA (including the largest Izdeliye 172 missile) are designed to be carried in the aircraft's internal weapons bay. To allow these weapons to be deployed from the internal bay, Vympel is designing two types of ejection release units capable of carrying 300 kg and 700 kg loads
PAK FA also is expected to carry its basic complement of air-to-ground weapons internally. These include the modernized Kh-58Ush long-range anti-radiation missile, the newly-developed Kh-36 short-range anti-radiation missile, the new short-range electro-optical Kh-38 missile, as well as the UAB-250 and KAB-500M guided bombs. Heavier weapon types will be carried on the aircraft's external pylons.link
The Novator K-100-1 (Izdeliye 172S-1) missile, developed for the PAK FA (and shown here on a Su-35 model), is designed to destroy targets flying at altitude from 3 meters to 30 km, and at distances out to 400 km
new-generation PAK FA fighter — being developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau — will have not only feature a new airframe, radar, avionics and engines. It also will be equipped with new-generation weapons that are being evolved in two parallel paths: the continued modernization of existing missiles with stepped improvement of their capabilities; and the design of next-generation weapons.
GosMKB Vympel, Russia's leading air-to-air missile design bureau, is busy evolving a full spectrum of missiles for the PAK FA, ranging from short-range weapons to long-range variants.In 2010, Vympel expects to complete its development of the short-range Izdeliye 760 missile — which is a significantly modernized version of the R-73 weapon, outfitted with an inertial flight control system and course correction receiver, improved rocket engine and with new multi-mode infrared seeker.Izdeliye 760 is expected to be a close counterpart to the Western-built ASRAAM and Sidewinder AIM-9X missiles.
years later, the new-generation K-MD short range missile (also to be designated the Izdeliye 300) is to be operational. When compared to Izdeliye 760, the new missile will have longer range and will be capable of being launched from any direction; it will be also more resistant to jamming. The K-MD will be fitted with a new imaging infrared seeker enabling identification of target according to memorized images. The seeker's lock-on range will be two times greater than the seeker for the Izdeliye 760 missile. A new adaptive warhead will be introduced, and the missile's control will be performed with aerodynamic surfaces, as well as a thrust-vector engine nozzle.
most modern medium-range air-to-air missile is the R-77 (Izdeliye 170) and its export derivative RVV-AE (Izdeliye 190). A phased modernization of this weapon, designated the K-77-1 (Izdeliye 170-1), is now being tested. In addition, the K-77M (Izdeliye 180) missile is currently under development as a second step in the R-77's modernization. The most visible change in the Izdeliye 180's external appearance compared to the R-77/RVV-AE is replacement of its latticework fins by more common flat aerodynamic control planes. This reduces aerodynamic drag and cuts down on the radar cross-section. The missile will be fitted with a modernized active radar seeker and new double pulse solid-propellant engine. Its maximum range will be 2-3.5 times more than the Izdeliye 170 (R-77) missile, depending on the launch altitude. The Izdeliye 180 is expected to be better than the AMRAAM AIM-120C7 missile, and equal to its successor versions, with a service-ready date targeted for 2010.
A future medium-range air-to-air missile as a follow-on to the Izdeliye 180 also is in development, but no additional information has yet to be released about this weapon.
Russia is the only country developing ultra-long range air-to-air missiles able of reach targets at distances of up to 400 km.
Two such missiles are competing to be a basic weapon on the PAK FA fighter: the Izdeliye 172 (K-100) from Novator, and the Izdeliye 810 from Vympel. All air-to-air weapons on the PAK FA (including the largest Izdeliye 172 missile) are designed to be carried in the aircraft's internal weapons bay. To allow these weapons to be deployed from the internal bay, Vympel is designing two types of ejection release units capable of carrying 300 kg and 700 kg loads
PAK FA also is expected to carry its basic complement of air-to-ground weapons internally. These include the modernized Kh-58Ush long-range anti-radiation missile, the newly-developed Kh-36 short-range anti-radiation missile, the new short-range electro-optical Kh-38 missile, as well as the UAB-250 and KAB-500M guided bombs. Heavier weapon types will be carried on the aircraft's external pylons.link
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novator and vympel are competing well to grab the pakfa share
something god will come out also
also a whole range of products for the pakfa are in advanced statges like the development of launching pods for internal weapons bay
some short range missiles on display at maks 2009
new seeker and guidance system
pakfa will be the best fighter russia has ever built the interesting part is all the major firms associated iwth the project have emplayees in the early 30s ,signs thats a new generatin with new ideas will be developing the pakfa
something god will come out also
also a whole range of products for the pakfa are in advanced statges like the development of launching pods for internal weapons bay
some short range missiles on display at maks 2009
new seeker and guidance system
pakfa will be the best fighter russia has ever built the interesting part is all the major firms associated iwth the project have emplayees in the early 30s ,signs thats a new generatin with new ideas will be developing the pakfa
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Russia's 5th-Gen fighter jet engine facing problems
Zhukovsky, Moscow Region: Russia's fifth-generation fighter planes, being developed by the Sukhoi design bureau in collaboration with India's Hindustan Aeronautic Ltd (HAL), is set to start flight trials in November, the Russian air force chief said Thursday. He also revealed that the fighters' engine development programme had run into some problems.
Speaking at the MAKS air show outside Moscow, Col Gen Alexander Zelin said: "For the time being, the aircraft will use Saturn engines. There are problems, I admit, but research is continuing."
The T-50 Advanced Frontline Aviation Complex (PAK-FA), going by the Russian designation of the 5th Gen fighter, is intended to replace the Russian air force's fourth-generation fighters, namely, the Su-27 Flanker and the MiG-29 Fulcrum.
The PAK-FA will also be inducted into the Indian Air Force as a two-seater version, compared to the Russian air force's single-seat version, and it is the Russian version that is due to commence trials later in the year.
As the original Sukhoi design was not intended to incorporate a two-seater, the design bureau, along with HAL, is now working on strengthening the aircraft's structure so that it can carry increased weight.
Earlier, in May, the Russian air force commander had indicated that three T-50 airframes had already been built, with at least one of these, very likely, a static fatigue test rig. Now, the Itar-Tass news agency quotes Gen Zelin as saying that the second prototype fighter jet was undergoing ''field trials.'' It is not clear what processes it is referring to when it says ''field trials,'' but very likely it is referring to land tests.
All three prototypes have been built for land tests and a new one for aerial flights is on its way.
Gen Zelin has reiterated time and again that the 5th-generation fighter jet will see its maiden flight later this year, ''in November, or probably in December.'' This is a subtle shift from the September-October period bandied about earlier.
Deputy prime minister, Sergei Ivanov, had laid down a fiat in January this year that come what may the fifth-generation fighter jets must start trials this year and be in use by the air force by 2015.
T-50 PAK-FA
The aircraft is designed to feature a long combat radius, supersonic cruise speed, low radar cross section, super-manoeuvrability, and the capability for short takeoffs and landings.
It is expected to have a normal take-off weight of 20 tons, which is smack in between the average normal take-off weight of the two adversary, 5th Gen American fighters - the F-35 JSF (17.2 tons) and the F-22 (24 tons).
The new fighter is expected to have a traditional wing form, though Russian experts say that the experience gathered as a result of Berkut's test flights will be taken in consideration when designing the fighter. The Berkut is the only aircraft in fighter history to have a Swept Forward Wing (SFW).
It will be equipped with two AL-41F engines being developed by the Saturn scientific and industrial enterprise, an active phased array radar system developed by the Fazatron-NIIR Corporation and high-precision weapons.
Interestingly, the new fighter is being sought to be developed from concept to a prototype series in less than 9 years. Historically, fourth and fifth generation fighters have not been created in less than 15 years.
It is likely that the problems being referred to by Gen Zelin in the development of the engine may be more finance-related than technical. The Russian government had promised to allocate $1.5 billion for the PAK-FA through 2010. It is not known if it has kept to its promise.
Completion of the AL-41F engine programme, according to Rosaviakosmos officials was dependent on cash flows of between $600-800 million. These figures are from tleast two years back, even before prices of resource materials and services skyrocketed around the world before the global crash.
It is not evident if the Russian government has stuck to its promise to make adequate resources available.
Russian sources have said an improved version of the AL-31F will be used on the prototypes, though these engines have been designed for aircraft heavier than the PAK-FA.
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The V. Tikhomirov Scientific Research Institute of Instrument Design finally got literally to take the wraps off its latest radar on the third day of the MAKS 2009 air show.
The Russian institute, often referred to as simply NIIP for understandable reasons showed the design of a prototype active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar on its stand at the event. The system is most likely destined for Russias fifth-generation fighter, known as PAK FA
For most of the first three days the antenna and housing was covered by a canvas. The cover may have been removed briefly on the first day during the visit of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, but otherwise remained out of view. NIIP was apparently still awaiting final approval to show the AESA publicly for the first couple of days of the event.
The radar antenna shows a slight ellipse, likely indicative of the nose shape of the Sukhoi T-50 prototype for the PAK FA. Flight testing of the radar will begin in 2010.
The first T-50 airframe, a static fatigue test item, is already in Moscow, and a maiden flight of the design is now expected in November.
Picture Credit A. Komarov/AW&ST
Link : Ares Homepage
The Russian institute, often referred to as simply NIIP for understandable reasons showed the design of a prototype active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar on its stand at the event. The system is most likely destined for Russias fifth-generation fighter, known as PAK FA
For most of the first three days the antenna and housing was covered by a canvas. The cover may have been removed briefly on the first day during the visit of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, but otherwise remained out of view. NIIP was apparently still awaiting final approval to show the AESA publicly for the first couple of days of the event.
The radar antenna shows a slight ellipse, likely indicative of the nose shape of the Sukhoi T-50 prototype for the PAK FA. Flight testing of the radar will begin in 2010.
The first T-50 airframe, a static fatigue test item, is already in Moscow, and a maiden flight of the design is now expected in November.
Picture Credit A. Komarov/AW&ST
Link : Ares Homepage
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Exclusive new pics of PAK-FA: These were smuggled out by an enterprising employee of Sukhoi plant where the aircraft is undergoing static tests!!
Its official .... NOT!...Finally for all the PAK-FA fanboys, quench your thirst, the day of reckoning has finally arrived!!
Lo, behold the much awaited, beloved PAK-FA.
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/1660/10380006.jpg
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8223/38403127.jpg
The sleek design and its formidable capabilities, not to mention the plasma stealth generator that you see behind the cockpit (the small black dome on the side) and the latest AESA radar, the bird shall strike fear in the very hearts of our enemies!!!
N-joi!
Its official .... NOT!...Finally for all the PAK-FA fanboys, quench your thirst, the day of reckoning has finally arrived!!
Lo, behold the much awaited, beloved PAK-FA.
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/1660/10380006.jpg
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8223/38403127.jpg
The sleek design and its formidable capabilities, not to mention the plasma stealth generator that you see behind the cockpit (the small black dome on the side) and the latest AESA radar, the bird shall strike fear in the very hearts of our enemies!!!
N-joi!
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Sorry for going off topic but..........?
We had Sambha before and now jailer???
Are going to see whole cast of Sholay?, it would be kind of cool though..
