Considering that main difference between AL-41F1 and AL-41F1S is ignition system and control system, I don't see how it would have that much longer life. Source on 6,000 hours for AL-41F1? I've heard people mention this but never found a source.
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China wouldn't want to build one. Why would China spend time and a shipyard slot to build a carrier for Russia when it has its own pressing need for more carriers?
1-2 carriers does make sense for Russia long-term in the same way that they make sense for France. Both countries have various interests around the globe. Having a carrier is a useful way to project air power. Plus all of the prestige associated with that capability. Since Russia is unlikely to be able to build a new one anytime soon, endlessly extending the lifetime of its existing carrier therefore makes sense.
Funnily enough, Kuznetsov's downtime came at an opportune time. Russia didn't particularly need it, nor can they really use it until the war in Ukraine is over anyway.
I wouldn't be so sure about that. There will be a time where security would trump the profit of a single commercial vessel. Besides, the Chinese have plenty of available dry docks to build carriers. And IIRC, the second (Dailan???) shipyard up North near the Bohai Bay would be using a different dry dock for their next generation carriers. So, the current dry dock being used to refit the Liaoning would be sufficient.
BTW, did you manage to download that book about the Varyag (i.e. Liaoning)? If so, did it really mention anything about the catapult capability as snake suggested? I've switched operating systems a while back and Linux takes a bit of time to get used to it.
Funny you mention it. Yes, I did manage to download it, but I don't recall that detail anymore. I'd have to go back and find it again. The whole book is quite fascinating actually.
That's another assignment for me I guess. Along with revisiting Su-34 reference materials to address an issue on LessCredibleDefense.
Su-57 does make a different sound at lower altitude and it is called prospective engine on engine developer website.
they have now built S-70 drone the life span of engines will be much greater. just by reading requirements. high speed on non afterburning single engine drone that have to work in coordination with 5G fighter. We cannot take all this at face value but this is what they are putting as requirement.
Have there been any new KA-52s delivered this year to Russia, or are there any planned for 2023?
This is one place which states that claim.
"The first Ka-52M [helicopters] have already been turned over to Russian troops. Deliveries of upgraded helicopters will also continue in 2023," the source said. About ten helicopters were supplied for the Russian army aviation, he noted.
Those Su-30SM2 aircraft have the St. Andrew's Flag in them. Blue cross on white background. So those Su-30SM2 are for the Russian Naval Aviation rather than the Russian Air Force.
Project 22800 Karakurt class corvette Cyclone (Tsiklon) was accepted into service. This is the second Karakurt corvette to enter service which has the Pantsir-M air defense system. Supposedly will go into Black Sea Fleet.