some time sharing is not practical especially after Ukraine conflict. Russia may want to minimize its scientist and engineers exposure. I saw Putin statement that not only foreign specialist has to demonstrate traditional values but Russian interacting with them must. thats why you get all the big events and manufacturing centered around Kazan. Kazan can manage Geran/Shahed production and any foreign labor on this scale.
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It is quite hard to measure something from sat picture, and meaure the length of a sub in water is even harder.
Here is a Borei (Knyaz Oleg) lenght in a drydock from 2020/07.
And the first three length could be different , they been built from Akula forward sections.
Problem is there is no pic of them in drydock.
If you look closely the pic, you'll see it includes the pump jet at the end so unless there is a good 15m at the front under the waterline, I don't see how 170m is possible in anyway. Also, here a follow on pic that measures an Oscar that is docked next to the Borei and the measurement lines up perfectly with published spec. So, I don't think this is an issue with the measurement software or the satellite photo itself. Its either that the first three subs as you said are different or most public source are wrong about this.
China's fourth-generation nuclear power involves saturated development efforts, with specialized teams currently researching all six known reactor types.
Currently, U.S. nuclear industry professionals acknowledge trailing behind China in fourth-generation nuclear technology—a gap that began even since the third generation.
Truth be told, the third-generation technology China licensed from Westinghouse was technically incomplete, riddled with issues.
China conducted comprehensive improvements before unveiling its own product.
BMP-3 is getting the UTD-32T engine being tested. This raises the power output from the current engine, the UTD-29, from 500hp to 660hp. This was the engine originally planned for the BMP-3M Manual.
After all the cope cages and Tsar Mangals added to the BMP-3, it has turned a nimble vehicle to a lumbering beast. Upgrading the power will help.
I know some of you might be thinking. Better bring the Manul, Bumerang, or the Kurganets-25 into production. Don't bet on it though.
After all the cope cages and Tsar Mangals added to the BMP-3, it has turned a nimble vehicle to a lumbering beast. Upgrading the power will help.
I know some of you might be thinking. Better bring the Manul, Bumerang, or the Kurganets-25 into production. Don't bet on it though.
Actually, several years ago, China had already produced multiple research papers on nuclear-powered aircraft designs for supporting long-endurance aerial vehicles.
Additionally, it's quite easy to find Chinese literature on miniature nuclear reactors—specs like size, weight and cycle principles are clearly laid out.
The literature on space nuclear power is packed with info. Space reactors can generate from dozens to hundreds of kilowatts, with core diameters around 0.3-1m and lengths varying between 0.6-1.5m. Weight ranges from under 1 ton to 2 tons (nozzle excluded).
China's space reactors feature dual-mode thermal/electric capabilities.
When people claim the US leads in miniature nuclear reactors, I just shrug noncommittally. What I do know is American nuclear experts are practically frantic.
The US has built only 2 reactors in recent years, while China has constructed dozens. About 50 large nuclear plants are queued for construction—completing these would nearly match America's historical peak nuclear capacity.
As for Russia's miniature reactors? All I've seen are Chinese space reactor papers in recent years discussing how ground test facilities should be built (incidentally reviewing historical US/Russian equipment). Typically when such papers appear in Chinese journals, the experimental setups are near completion.
These seemingly watered-down journal descriptions actually contain excerpts from project progress reports—including international peers' advancements plus China's refined solutions and implementation measures—published for expert review. Otherwise, technical leads on classified defense projects would face career advancement issues.
So, what tier would you place China's miniature reactor tech?
UAC has delivered another batch of new multifunctional Su-35S fighters to the Russian Aerospace Forces
The 4++ generation aircraft have completed a full cycle of factory tests, were accepted by the technical staff, and tested in various operational modes by pilots of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
“As part of the implementation of the targeted tasks set by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation for the supply of weapons and equipment to the troops, the crews of the Aerospace Forces have accepted the Su-35S aircraft, which will then be deployed to the front lines to carry out special military operation tasks, as well as to protect the state border. The aircraft allows performing all tasks assigned to our aviation, from covering aviation equipment to covering ground targets,” said a Su-35S pilot of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
The flight crew of the Aerospace Forces also thanked the manufacturer for a reliable, modern, and durable machine.
“Rostec’s aviation plants maintain a high pace of aircraft production under the state defense order. This year, several batches of Su-35S fighters have already been delivered to the troops, and this process continues, with new aircraft currently in production for upcoming deliveries. The Su-35S is one of the most effective combat aircraft in the world, armed with long-range guided air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles. It also features an onboard electronic warfare and defense system and other advanced electronics, making the fighter a true menace to the enemy,” said Rostec’s Executive Director Oleg Yevtushenko.
The Su-35S is a transitional link to fifth-generation aviation complexes. The powerplant, based on new engines with a digital control system and thrust vectoring, significantly improves the aircraft’s flight and maneuvering characteristics.
“The production of in-demand military products under the state defense order is one of our top priorities. An increase in production volumes is planned for almost all types of such products this year, and therefore we continue to modernize our manufacturing facilities,” said UAC General Director Vadim Badeha.
Dont assume from public demonstration of missile as real or every version of zircon missile. there are more advanced hypersonic missiles. RT Arabic had a article on advanced missile. when they did that Orshenik test. The version for Tu-160M2 may have range exceed KH-BD.
Ukranian calls Onyx stealthy missile due to difficulty in detecting.
It only took three minutes from Crimea to Kiev. they dont know what type of missile. they can have many versions of Zircons/Onyx. This is like Mach 15.
Russians have deployed two new mystery AI driven drones, the V2U and the MS001. The first I mistook that for a Lancet, and is confirmed with some Ukrainian interceptions of it. Just missing the name of designation to put it altogether. The V2U acts like a smart loiter munition, while the MS001 might already be responsible for a number of tactical strikes attributed to Gerans.
Little is known about the Piranha FPV drone, even though the name has appeared a year earlier, and first seen in the Group Center area of conflict. One of it's early notable takeouts was an Abrams tank in the Avdiivka sector early last year. Production of the drone has vastly increased since then. The Upyr and VT-40 FPV drones that have become much better known, are created from crowd funded startups, but the Piranha comes from the Russian MIC, it's development assisted by the Russian MoD.
Another variant of the Typhoon-K family of armored vehicles, which has silently become an important pillar for the Russian military. I don't know if it will solve the drone problem, and it may help somewhat, but nonetheless it's a cool looking vehicle. More and more, the most direct way to deal with drones is to simply shoot them down.
Sooner or later this was bound to happen. A Geran struck a HIMARS position. Judging from the secondary explosion, the munitions cooked off.
Little is known about the Piranha FPV drone, even though the name has appeared a year earlier, and first seen in the Group Center area of conflict. One of it's early notable takeouts was an Abrams tank in the Avdiivka sector early last year. Production of the drone has vastly increased since then. The Upyr and VT-40 FPV drones that have become much better known, are created from crowd funded startups, but the Piranha comes from the Russian MIC, it's development assisted by the Russian MoD.
Another variant of the Typhoon-K family of armored vehicles, which has silently become an important pillar for the Russian military. I don't know if it will solve the drone problem, and it may help somewhat, but nonetheless it's a cool looking vehicle. More and more, the most direct way to deal with drones is to simply shoot them down.
Sooner or later this was bound to happen. A Geran struck a HIMARS position. Judging from the secondary explosion, the munitions cooked off.
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As Russians like to say, "Аналогов в мире просто нет!"
I remember the UTD-32 being announced a very... very long time ago.