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The second prototype of PAK-FA flight tested - successfully

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The second prototype of PAK-FA flight tested - successfully


The second prototype of a promising fifth-generation fighter T-50 (PAK FA) made its first flight, Interfax reported. The plane took off from the runway of Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association. The flight was successful. Fighte...r piloted by distinguished test pilot Sergei Bogdan Russia, in early 2010 flew the first prototype of the T-50.
According to Bogdan, all on-board aircraft systems worked normally. "Stability and controllability of the aircraft in the air got a good grade. All systems and aircraft engine worked flawlessly," - said an unnamed source agency in the military-industrial complex. Previously, the second prototype T-50 passed ground tests. Parallel tests were carried out and the first prototype of the T-50, which to date has made 40 flights.

As expected, the test airframe PAK FA will be completed in 2011-2012 and in 2013 the Russian Defense Ministry will conclude with the "Dry" contract for the supply of ten aircraft to test the weapons. The first phase of testing T-50 finish before the end of 2013. Continuous buying fighter jets will begin in 2016 and will be implemented under the state program of armaments for 2011-2020. Apart from an experimental batch of ten aircraft in 2016 is planned to buy 60 more such vehicles. On further procurement of aircraft while it is not known.

PAK FA made its first flight on Jan. 29, 2010. Technical characteristics of the aircraft are classified. It is only known that T-50 will be highly intellectualization of the board and be able to take off and landing on runways length of 300-400 meters. The aircraft will be capable of performing combat missions in any weather and time of day, and will also maneuverability.

Lenta.ru:
 
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Any photographs of second proto type? any significant changes than first one?
 
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Great news.. awaiting any pics and info...:cheers:
 
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patiently waiting for pic/video and that blog only has the photo of the first prototype
 
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My question to anyone who knows details about this: Since air intake of engines exposes the tourbofan blades, will it have capability of stealth?? (I know YF-23 had exposed turbofan blades and was considered more stealthy than F22). Will it be overcomed in 2nd prototype?? How, whether they gonna used S shaped air intake chamber or they gonna use some sort of Radar waves reflector?? Please shade some light on this.
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Drunken Monke
 
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It did not fly yet. Some insider soucres say that will fly very soon.

My question to anyone who knows details about this: Since air intake of engines exposes the tourbofan blades, will it have capability of stealth?? (I know YF-23 had exposed turbofan blades and was considered more stealthy than F22). Will it be overcomed in 2nd prototype?? How, whether they gonna used S shaped air intake chamber or they gonna use some sort of Radar waves reflector?? Please shade some light on this.
Regards
Drunken Monke
They will put radar blockers most prolly.
 
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According to Lenta.ru, the United Aircraft Corporation has denied the messages reporting that Russian fifth-generation jet fighter's (T-50 or PAK FA) second prototype has performed its first flight.

Pursuant to information artificially of Wednesday night, February 23rd, the ground tests of the jet were nearing the completion.

The mass media has reported earlier on February 23rd that PAK FA took off from the runway of Komsomolsk-on-Amur enterprise (KNAAPO) and performed its first flight.

According to those reports the jet was piloted by honoured test pilot of Russia Sergey Bogdan and the flight was successfully completed


UAC has denied the fact of PAK FA's second prototype performing its first flight - News - Russian Aviation - RUAVIATION.COM
 
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Today (on 3rd march) the second prototype made a test flight (10:47 local time take off, 11:44 landing). Here the first pics of second prototype:

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Congrats, Russia.
 
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