Russian Air Force News & Discussion

[RoyZZConnor]

So, the PAK-DP / MiG-31 replacement program is officially started now, after all those years of rumours.
2028 is quite optimistic in my opinion, but luckily the MiG-31BM update will keep the fleet flying until after 2030.

Russia launches PAK DP development to replace MiG-31

Russia has officially launched the development of a replacement for the MiG-31 ‘Foxhound’ interceptor under the PAK DP (Predpolagayemyy vozdukha Kompleks dlya Dal’ney...

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Why would they need a dedicated interceptor? IMO Su-57 is more than sufficient for interception with the new engines which enable super cruise. Not to mention the R-37M missiles which has 400 km range and due to Su-57's internal weapons bays which are larger than that of any other 5th gen jets fits it.

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

Why would they need a dedicated interceptor? IMO Su-57 is more than sufficient for interception with the new engines which enable super cruise. Not to mention the R-37M missiles which has 400 km range and due to Su-57's internal weapons bays which are larger than that of any other 5th gen jets fits it.

Good point, i have no idea.
Maybe the Su-57 is too sophisticated and expensive to replace all the Su-27 and MiG-31 and they just need an interceptor with the performance of the MiG-31 without being multipurpose. Its also unclear how stealthy this MiG-41 becomes, maybe less than the Su-57.

Maybe another DT-member knows more about.

 

[Feanor]

Good point, i have no idea.
Maybe the Su-57 is too sophisticated and expensive to replace all the Su-27 and MiG-31 and they just need an interceptor with the performance of the MiG-31 without being multipurpose. Its also unclear how stealthy this MiG-41 becomes, maybe less than the Su-57.

Maybe another DT-member knows more about.

The entire program is unclear at this point. I'm not even sure it's a new aircraft, and not just a reworked MiG-31 with say new engines and avionics, and some fuselage updates.

To throw more things into the mix, the MiG-31 is currently the only carrier for the Kinzhal hypersonic ALBM, and the carrier currently undergoing testing for Russia's ASAT missile, likely planned for use with the Krona complex, but maybe not. It maybe that Russia wants to retain the unique high-end capabilities offered by an aircraft like the MiG-31 for the other things it could be used for. Note how despite a huge advantage in tech (US) and funds (US and China) and active development from both, neither side has produced a Kinzhal equivalent, and not for lack of trying. Part of it, I suspect, was the availability of the Iskander missile family, but part of it was the availability of the launch platform.

 

[RoyZZConnor]

It is better for MiG to make a successor to MiG-29. While MiG-35 is good, it lacks internal weapons bays.

 

[John Fedup]

Why would they need a dedicated interceptor? IMO Su-57 is more than sufficient for interception with the new engines which enable super cruise. Not to mention the R-37M missiles which has 400 km range and due to Su-57's internal weapons bays which are larger than that of any other 5th gen jets fits it.

I am guessing the J-20 weapons bay would be similar in size to the Su-57 based on the size of the J-20.

 

[RoyZZConnor]

I am guessing the J-20 weapons bay would be similar in size to the Su-57 based on the size of the J-20.

There was a source I read before that says Su-57 has bigger weapons bays than any other 5th gener. It makes sense considering Su-57 can fit Kh-59MK2 which is bigger than R-37M. J-20 was designed as a fighter in mind, whereas Su-57 was designed as a bomber in mind.

 

[RoyZZConnor]

a video shows construction process of Su-57 serial plane

 

[nkvd]

Thanks for the video

 

[Feanor]

Thanks for the video

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[Sandhi Yudha]

The first Tu-160 with four new NK-32-02 engines and other upgraded equipment was flown from the Kazan Aviation Plant to the Tupolev flight test and development base in Zhukovsky, near Moscow, where it will perform flight trails.

UAC delivers first re-engined Tu-160 bomber for testing

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has handed over the first Tupolev Tu-160 ‘Blackjack’ strategic bomber to be fitted with new engines, Rostec announced on 10 March.

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If im not wrong this is the new highly modernized Tu-160M2 version.

 

[Feanor]

The first Tu-160 with four new NK-32-02 engines and other upgraded equipment was flown from the Kazan Aviation Plant to the Tupolev flight test and development base in Zhukovsky, near Moscow, where it will perform flight trails.

UAC delivers first re-engined Tu-160 bomber for testing

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has handed over the first Tupolev Tu-160 ‘Blackjack’ strategic bomber to be fitted with new engines, Rostec announced on 10 March.

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If im not wrong this is the new highly modernized Tu-160M2 version.

No, it's the Tu-160M. It's the upgrade program for existing Tu-160s. The M2 are supposed to be the new builds. The first flight is supposed to take place, iirc later this year.

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

So it seems that the deliveries of the Okhotnik heavy UCAV to the Russian Armed Forces are scheduled to begin in 2024. Many new defence equipment are sent to Syria after introduction, i wonder if the Russians also dare to test the Okhotnik there.

Russian troops to start receiving Okhotnik strike drone in 2024 — official

The official reiterated that these drones can operate under control of a fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet pilot

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Latest update of the Il-112V.
Although there are some weight reductions, a second flight two years after the first flight, is in my opinion an indication of missmanagement.

 

[Feanor]

Updates.

A program for the construction of new aircraft shelters is progressing. The VVS in the past 20 years has been notorious for not investing in this type of infrastructure, and only in the past few years has this changed. Note these aren't hardened shelters, merely hangars.

Строительство укрытий для авиационной техники

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Yak-130 production is set to continue with the AVMF looking to replace some of their older L-39s.

Новые планы поставки самолетов Як-130 Морской авиации ВМФ России

Газета Известия в материале Антона Лаврова и Алексея Рамма Полетная парта: флотские летчики получат новые учебно-боевые Як-130 сообщает , что снова планируется закупка учебно-боевых самолетов Як-130 для Морской авиации ВМФ России. Первый опытный образец учебно-боевого…

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A new factory for UAV production is being built at Dubna, likely primarily for the new Orion at least for now. However the same company is also developing a companion set of a larger Loyal Wingman-ish UAV and a set of smaller loitering munitions to work with the larger UAV as a controller. Kronshtadt is also developing another larger UCAV, the Sirius.

АО "Кронштадт" ведет строительство завода по серийному производству БЛА в Дубне

Как сообщило информационное агентство РИА Новости, АО Кронштадт начало строительство первого в России специализированного завода по серийному производству ударных беспилотных летательных аппаратов (БПЛА), запуск предприятия намечен на ноябрь. Об этом сообщили РИА Новости в пресс-службе…

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Первый в России завод по производству ударных беспилотников построят к ноябрю

Как сообщает газета КоммерсантЪ компания Кронштадт начала строительство первого в России завода по серийному производству ударных беспилотных летательных аппаратов (БПЛА). Его построят в Дубне, запуск предприятия запланирован на ноябрь, сообщила пресс-служба компании.…

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БПЛА Молния

на фото возможно модель нового АСП для бпла Молния "Компания "Кронштадт" в инициативном порядке подготовила эскизный проект многоцелевого беспилотного комплекса группового применения "Молния". Беспилотники этой системы будут запускаться стаей с самолета-носителя, например, для прорыва вражеской ПВО…

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The large Altius UAV is set to conduct weapons trials this summer.

Российский БПЛА «Альтиус» впервые применит оружие летом 2021 года

Опытный образец российского разведывательно-ударного беспилотного летательного аппарата (БПЛА) «Альтиус» летом нынешнего года начнет серию испытательных полетов с применением спектра управляемого оружия. Об этом 8 марта сообщило агентство «РИА Новости» со ссылкой на источник в...

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At least one An-140 has been redeveloped into an aerial-photography aircraft. It apparently also carries some equipment for laser topography and even scanning seabeds.

Аэрофотосъемочный вариант Ан-140-100.

Оснащение Ан-140-100 комплексом спецоборудования аэросъемки К-911 и комплексом Л-370-140

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The MoD has confirmed the project for the PAK-DA next generation bomber. It will be subsonic, a flying wing, and with an emphasis on LO and long-range weapons. None of this is news, except for the final confirmation. State trials are slated for 2026, and induction for 2027, which is very optimistic.

Утвержден окончательный проект перспективного бомбардировщика ПАК ДА

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A look at weapons loadouts for the Su-57. The full air loadout carries 8 RVV-SD (mid-range AAMs) in internal bays, 2 RVV-MD in internal bays (short-range AAMs) and 6 RVV-BD (long range R-37Ms) on external pylons. The anti-ground loadout shows 8 KAB-500s, 4 Kh-28s, 4 Kh-58UShK, 4 or 2 Kh-59MK2. The infographic mentions the new Izdelie-180, and Izdelie-810.

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The S-500 which is set to begin deliveries in 2022, may involve entirely new formations (regiments) designed for it specifically.

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A look at the new Izdelie-300M, a short range AAM designed to replace the RVV-SD.

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The new Buk-M3 completed some sort of experimental trials in mountain conditions against UAVs. What this means exactly is unclear, but it's highly likely that this is a response to the NKR war. The trials included use of EW.

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[Ananda]

Found this video on May 9th Victory Day celebration in Red Square. This video for aerial parade section only. Nice review on Russia latest on aerial power.

 

[ngatimozart]

Found this video on May 9th Victory Day celebration in Red Square. This video for aerial parade section only. Nice review on Russia latest on aerial power.

There are videos of the full parade including the ground vehicles which are lead in by 10 T-34 tanks. I quite like watching military pageantry and ceremony so usually watch the Russian Victory Day parade. Shame I can't understand the language.

 

[Feanor]

There are videos of the full parade including the ground vehicles which are lead in by 10 T-34 tanks. I quite like watching military pageantry and ceremony so usually watch the Russian Victory Day parade. Shame I can't understand the language.

There was some interesting stuff in this years' parade, but mostly for ground forces. I'll do a summary of new things that were shown when I get a chance. Interestingly enough Moscow wasn't the main place where we saw new vehicles.

 

[Feanor]

There appears to be confirmation that the Izdelie 305 light multi-purpose guided misslie for helos is also part of the Hermes-A system, the one proposed for Land Forces. If this is correct, and Land Forces accept it into service, this will be a big step forward. Currently the KA-52s use the Vikhr-1 beam-rider, the Mi-28N uses the Ataka beam-rider, and ground forces are simultaneously fielding Kornet and Khrizantemas, a ridiculous constellation of overlapping and sometimes identical capabilities. There appears to be two variants of the missile, including a variant with 25km range, and another with 100km range. Given that it's a two-step missile, I suspect that a lighter second-stage only is meant primarily for helo use, and a second heavier two-stage variant. I'm not sure if the longer-range variant is meant for helo use, some of the materials presented imply that.

It will be interesting to see what happens, and if there is any relationship between the Hermes-A and OKR Baykal, for a future ground-based tracked vehicle carrying multiple NLOS GMs.

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Ка-52М вооружат ракетой с дальностью 100 километров

После модернизации ударный вертолет Ка-52М "Аллигатор" сможет использовать крылатые ракеты дальностью до 100 км. Боеприпасы для борьбы с бронетехникой прошли боевые испытания в Сирии

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[Sandhi Yudha]

The Kh-22 is developed in the '60s, but still it is a high capable anti-ship missile, specially the new Kh-32 variant can cause serious headaches for air defences systems of naval forces from the opponent.

Right On Cue, Russian Tu-22M3 Bombers Now Flying From Syria Brandish Anti-Ship Missiles

Less than two days after arriving in Syria, the bombers are flying patrols over the Mediterranean carrying Mach 4-capable anti-ship missiles.

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The deployment of the three Tu-22M3 was made possible because of a recent renovation of Khmeimim's/Humaymim's second runway and the installation of new lighting, signalling, and radio equipment, the runway has also been extended.

Satellite imagery shows the western runway, which was marked as closed in early 2016, has been resurfaced, with new markings appearing in early May. It was also extended from 2,000 m to 3,010 m with longer safety areas at both ends. Humaymim's other runway is slightly shorter, the marked area on the eastern runway is 2,500 m long, although the paving continues another 300 m to the south. Both runways are in the 17/35 direction.

Russia deploys Tu-22M3 Bombers to Syria

Three Tupolev Tu-22M3 ‘Backfire' bombers landed at Humaymim airbase in Syria for the first time on 25 May, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on the same...

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[Pentaprism]

It seems KXK (Komsomolsk na Amur) gets no Civilian traffic! Does this mean that the Airport is closed for Security reasons? Or that Komsomulsk is operating as a defacto (or declared) closed city?

I can imagine with the Sukhoi Aircraft Manufacturing being based in the City security concerns would be paramount. But the facility is located at a different Airport (UHKD) and there seems to be no alternative Airports for Civilian Traffic nearby (correct me if I am wrong).

It must be virtually unprecedented for such a large and isolated Russian City, over 260 000 people according to Wikopedia, to have no regular Air Service. I would have thought the Aircraft Manufacturing Plant alone would necessitate many Business related flights between MOW and KXK. Not to mention the local population needing to access the outside world for Education, Medical Trips and Holidays. KHV is about a 5 hour drive away.

Can anyone explain this gap in the network?

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

It seems KXK (Komsomolsk na Amur) gets no Civilian traffic! Does this mean that the Airport is closed for Security reasons? Or that Komsomulsk is operating as a defacto (or declared) closed city?

I can imagine with the Sukhoi Aircraft Manufacturing being based in the City security concerns would be paramount. But the facility is located at a different Airport (UHKD) and there seems to be no alternative Airports for Civilian Traffic nearby (correct me if I am wrong).

It must be virtually unprecedented for such a large and isolated Russian City, over 260 000 people according to Wikopedia, to have no regular Air Service. I would have thought the Aircraft Manufacturing Plant alone would necessitate many Business related flights between MOW and KXK. Not to mention the local population needing to access the outside world for Education, Medical Trips and Holidays. KHV is about a 5 hour drive away.

Can anyone explain this gap in the network?

I think Feanor is here the one who can answer your question, but from which i understand KXK is actually a military airbase and KHV is a much larger civilian airport.

Besides that Khabarovsk is directly (or with transfer) connected with Komsomolsk na Amur via the Komsomolsk-Dezhnyovka railway line.

Please correct me if I'm wrong.