Sukhoi PAK-FA / FGFA: Updates,News & Discussions

[Abingdonboy]

MKI(Super Sukhoi) -- 2035-40 --- (Air Superiority) -- 200 +

300++

Sea Harrier -- 2025 (carrier/naval) -- 40 +

The Sea Harrier will be phased out from next year and there are no where near 40 in service- more like 8 these days.

 

[knight11]

300++



The Sea Harrier will be phased out from next year and there are no where near 40 in service- more like 8 these days.

Surely MKI number could be rose upto 300 (200 MKI + 100 Super Sukhoi) + 50 SAF (Strategic Air Force for nuclear delivery)

Sea Harrier -- They are deployed on ground bases after removal from carrier. Confirm nos I haven't checked that should be around 1-2 squardon in service. Its still a potent aircraft - EL/m elta radar + derby and limited upgrades are being performed on these Sea Harriers by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), to extend the life of the aircraft by 15 years.
IN could buy surplus Sea harrier from Royal navy, thats why 40 nos.

But important factor is importance of AMCA and Tejas in the timeline.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Surely MKI number could be rose upto 300 (200 MKI + 100 Super Sukhoi) + 50 SAF (Strategic Air Force for nuclear delivery)

272 MKIs are confirmed and on order (all will be upgraded to the Super spec), there is a strong likelihood of at least another 40 coming on top of this. The SFC are not going to get MKIs, the MKI is NOT a strike fighter, the IAF will be getting Rafales for that job.

Sea Harrier -- They are deployed on ground bases after removal from carrier. Confirm nos I haven't checked that should be around 1-2 squardon in service. Its still a potent aircraft - EL/m elta radar + derby and limited upgrades are being performed on these Sea Harriers by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), to extend the life of the aircraft by 15 years.
IN could buy surplus Sea harrier from Royal navy, thats why 40 nos.

Look at the latest reports, there are only 8 or so Sea Harriers left flying in the IN and they are going to be phased out in the next 1-2 years guaranteed.

The RN and RAF sold all there serviceable Harriers to the USMC years ago and the RN hasn't used Sea Harriers for more than a decade- they were using the GR7 Harrier until the Ark Royal was decommissioned.

 

[hawk11]

 

[Perpendicular]

Apparently three more prototype vehicles will be added to the test cycle by early next year to speed up the process.

 

[samlove]

After its engine fire in June 2014, Sukhoi T-50-5 was rebuilt as the T-50-5R and returned to the air on October 16.

 

[hawk11]

 

[stalintom]

I love Indian military

 

[topgun047]

The one on far left is Tejeshewar Singh aka Teji.
He is from Chandigarh.
He is from the first batch to fly the Su MKI.

 

[Abingdonboy]

That's neat, too bad the pilots who will fly the IAF's FGFAs likely haven't been born yet

 

[Perpendicular]

That's neat, too bad the pilots who will fly the IAF's FGFAs likely haven't been born yet

 

[Perpendicular]

New smart skin, antenna systems along the fuselage.

 

[Ankit Kumar]

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New smart skin, antenna systems along the fuselage.

Sir, do shed some light on "Smart Skin".

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New smart skin, antenna systems along the fuselage.

Sir, do shed some light on "Smart Skin".

 

[Perpendicular]

Sir, do shed some light on "Smart Skin".



Sir, do shed some light on "Smart Skin".

sir, small sensors across jets body. A new generation EW integrated as such that it acts as a smart skin. It was developed late last year hence been installed on the newest prototypes I believe.
The new radar system has 1526 transmit-receive modules, which provides the aircraft with a greater detection range, multi-channel target tracking.
The use of composite materials and innovative technologies, aerodynamic configuration of aircraft provide an unprecedentedly low level of radar, optical and infrared visibility. This allows to significantly enhance its combat effectiveness for both air and ground targets at any time of day or night and in any weather conditions.

 

[Ankit Kumar]

Are the prototypes fitted with 6 radars ?