Last time heard of Lada was when the Russians withdrew from India’s project 75i project, someone said that nobody can offer a submarine that India is asking for and mentioned that a modified Lada class could fit India’s requirements.
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Wasn't a third launched a few years ago?. The Sankt Petersburg was never delivered and its mostly used as a test platform due to a number of issues that have been resolved in the following two subs.
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The development of the Lada has been a bit of a disaster. It started being developed around the time of the Soviet collapse. The project designer is the same designer that did the Kilo, and the builders are the same shipyard as well. So you would have expected them to know what they are doing. Yet this happened.
My guess is they first had severe money constraints which meant the project proceeded at a snail's pace in the 1990s. Then when the money became available, the government decided the design was obsolete and made them cram in new technology in it to upgrade the design, the first boat turned out to be a single class by itself much like what happened with the Yasen which was only built in a single unit before being redesigned to Yasen-M.
Then you have the fact that the shipyard was in fact quite busy building the Kilo for export (China, Vietnam, Algeria) during the time all of this came about. Which probably meant a lot of their manpower resources were being used on that. The priority for getting the Lada into service just dropped out of the map. At this point the government was more concerned with funding the nuclear subs which had their own problems. But now that the design for the Kilo is obsolete and the nuclear submarine programs are proceeding smoothly I expect them to get the Lada into shape eventually.
The builders modified the designs for the 2nd and 3rd boats in the Lada class to correct issues with the 1st one. The 2nd boat has been in testing for quite a long time, supposed to enter service soon, and the 3rd boat has been launched and is supposed go into testing soon. But who knows. This project had huge delays and so the Russian Navy has ordered Improved Kilos for basically all the fleets to replace old hulls. They already replenished the Black Sea Fleet with Improved Kilo subs and soon the Pacific Fleet will also be replenished. Which means the Lada will only be procured in small numbers initially.
The Lada submarine is kind of a mix of old and new technology. It uses brand new sonar and combat systems which are supposed to be state of the art. But it still has somewhat obsolete hull design, intermediate between the Kilo and latest Western diesel subs, and propulsion. It does not use composites or advanced stealth on the top of the hull. It has no AIP like the government wanted. Which is the main reason why the Russian Navy is pissed off with the design.
The Lada is a vast improvement over the Kilo in terms of sensors, combat systems, and stealth. So I expect it to be built in larger numbers. Should also be much cheaper to run given it requires much less crew than the Kilo. But they really need to upgrade the design further to meet modern expectations.
Another problem which I think happened with this program is that it was probably still designed originally with pen and paper. Which means making all these constant modifications to the design was an even bigger issue.
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The nuclear submarine "Arkhangelsk" was launched in Severodvinsk
11/29/2023After completing the outfitting work on the water, the Arkhangelsk will undergo sea trials and state tests. Having passed them, it will join the Navy.
The nuclear submarine "Arkhangelsk" was launched in Severodvinsk. Zvezda correspondent Igor Lapik reports.
Before diving into the salty depths of the sea, the submarine bathes in the sweet spray of champagne. For luck. Another tradition is to place coins on the rails along which the slipway train takes the submarine out of the boathouse. As a memento.
Nuclear "Arkhangelsk" project "Yasen-M" - fast and quiet. A “black hole” for enemy radars - the submarine can appear at any moment where it is not expected. It is armed with torpedoes, Caliber cruise missiles and supersonic Onyx missiles. The boat is capable of hitting any target - underwater, on the water and on the shore.
“Arkhangelsk” was solemnly laid down in March 2015. Then the selection of the crew began. All this time, military sailors accompany the boat. They study the materiel down to the screw. After all, this will be their second home, in which they will live on long sea voyages.
Sevmash itself also produces furniture for submarines. The designers took care of the comfort and safety of submariners. Touch bulbs. No sharp corners or protruding elements. All interior details, as well as fabric upholstery, screens and curtains, are made of non-flammable materials.
Special ship furniture does not burn and does not sink. Ultra-light, made of special polymer materials - no extra weight is needed on a submarine. And, besides this, it is super durable.
Submarines of the Yasen-M project are being built at Sevmash in a large series. The submarine cruisers Kazan and Novosibirsk are already in service. The nuclear submarines Krasnoyarsk, Perm, Ulyanovsk, Voronezh and Vladivostok are at different stages of readiness.
As for the Arkhangelsk, so-called outfitting work awaits it on the water. After which it will be taken to the White Sea for sea and state tests, which involve training missile launches. Then - the raising of St. Andrew's flag and transfer to the fleet.
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The first footage of the launch of the Russian kamikaze drone “Scalpel” has been published. This drone is now of particular interest to military specialists, as it is considered a cheap analogue of the Lancet drone. Gradually, more information about the drone is becoming available; the drone is being produced by the Ryazan design bureau "Vostok". At the moment, production volumes are minimal, about 20 drones per month; by the end of the year they will be increased to 150 units. It is worth noting that the company received a grant and apparently the production of drones will expand. Now the drone’s elemental base is partially imported, but designers are working on replacing parts in the drone with Russian analogues. The developers plan to install a flight controller created on the basis of the domestic RepkaPi, increase the range of the radio channel and make it resistant to electronic warfare, as well as create an automatic target acquisition system. The developers have already achieved a weight reduction of 300 grams and added communication boards for more convenient and faster assembly of the drone. As you can see in the video, the drone is launched from a catapult. The drone can already travel through areas with strong electronic warfare systems and is capable of flying in bad weather. As we previously reported, the Scalpel kamikaze drone can accelerate to 120 km/h and its flight range is up to 40 km. The payload weight is up to 5 kilograms; the peculiarity of the drone is that the warhead of the drone can be changed before takeoff. The price of the Scalpel drone is still unknown.
since in the discussion about the C-929 it is stated <<since Russia is out of the C929 and I don't think the PD-35 will be a realistic option>> I accept the suggestion and publish here the same news regarding the PD-35.
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(but in my country there is a saying that says "never say never" and history teaches us to never be sure of anything)
Rostec announced plans to test the PD-35 aircraft engine in early 2024
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Rostec will test the PD-35 aircraft engine early next year.
Testing of the fifth-generation full-size turbojet engine PD-35 is scheduled for early 2024. In Russia, aircraft engines of this size and power have not yet been produced - the fan diameter is 3.1 meters, the thrust is 35 tons.
These power plants are created by the subsidiary of the United Engine Corporation - ODK-Aviadvigatel.
In October, the first tests of the gas generator of the PD-35 aircraft engine took place. The tests were carried out under conditions simulating the operation of a full-size motor and showed good agreement between the obtained parameters of the gas generator and the design data.
PS
(but in my country there is a saying that says "never say never" and history teaches us to never be sure of anything)
Rostec announced plans to test the PD-35 aircraft engine in early 2024
with automatic translator
Rostec will test the PD-35 aircraft engine early next year.
Testing of the fifth-generation full-size turbojet engine PD-35 is scheduled for early 2024. In Russia, aircraft engines of this size and power have not yet been produced - the fan diameter is 3.1 meters, the thrust is 35 tons.
These power plants are created by the subsidiary of the United Engine Corporation - ODK-Aviadvigatel.
In October, the first tests of the gas generator of the PD-35 aircraft engine took place. The tests were carried out under conditions simulating the operation of a full-size motor and showed good agreement between the obtained parameters of the gas generator and the design data.
The radar transmitter of the “friend or foe” system was created for Russian drones. The development of miniature drones has created many problems for air defense, one of which is that it is impossible for an air defense operator to distinguish his drone from enemy drones. To identify a target, the air defense operator is forced to communicate with other units and find out the operational situation. This problem can be corrected by the Russian radar identification system "friend or foe" developed for drones. The “friend or foe” radar transmitter was created by the Pulsar research and production enterprise and weighs only 150 grams. The device operates on the “friend or foe” principle and automatically marks friendly drones at an altitude of up to 5 km and a distance of up to 100 km from the radio interrogator. The radar transmitter consumes only 100 mV and is compatible with stations of the combined arms state system “Password”. Radar identification stations are used to identify targets on a “friend or foe” basis.
New Su-30SM2 and Yak-130 departed from Irkutsk to their places of permanent deployment
02.12.2023
The United Aircraft Corporation handed over to the Russian Aerospace Forces a batch of 4++ generation Su-30SM2 fighters and Yak-130 combat training aircraft, the UAC press service reported.
This is the fourth batch (and the second in 2023) of aircraft of this type, built at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant as part of the contract for the supply of 21 Su-30SM2 fighters for the Naval Aviation of the Russian Navy, concluded by the Russian Ministry of Defense with the UAC on August 25, 2020. In July, UAC delivered the first batch of aircraft of this type to the Russian Ministry of Defense in 2023.
The first four Su-30SM2 fighters under this contract were transferred to the Naval Aviation of the Russian Navy at the end of 2021. In November 2022, IAZ delivered the next batch of four Su-30SM2 fighters under this contract. The UAC does not indicate the number of aircraft delivered in 2023; the aircraft's side numbers are also being retouched.
One of the main features of the new Su-30SM2 is an improved set of avionics, which can significantly increase the range of detection and identification of air targets, which is especially important in modern military conflicts, where it is important to quickly respond to threats from the air. In addition, new high-precision weapons have been introduced into the armament of fighter jets to destroy air, ground and sea targets.
Testing of an aircraft with the AL-41F-1S engine, which is also installed on the Su-35S fighter and is used on the Su-57 as the first stage engine, is currently ongoing. It was previously reported that tests of the Su-30SM with this engine should take place in 2023; in total, by December the aircraft was supposed to perform more than 150 test flights.
The Yak-130 combat training aircraft makes it possible to train pilots of fourth and fifth generation combat aircraft at the most modern level. The aircraft is used not only by the Russian Aerospace Forces, but also by the Air Forces of Iran, Belarus, Algeria, Laos, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Vietnam.
The Yak-130 is an integral part of the training complex, which also includes an integrated objective control system, educational computer classes, flight and specialized simulators. This makes it possible to increase the professionalism of pilots and effectively prepare them to perform complex combat missions on modern Russian-made fighters.
The UAC noted that the company has already begun production of aircraft under next year’s program. The UAC also reported that by the end of 2023, the next batch of fifth-generation Su-57 fighters will be delivered to the troops.
02.12.2023
The United Aircraft Corporation handed over to the Russian Aerospace Forces a batch of 4++ generation Su-30SM2 fighters and Yak-130 combat training aircraft, the UAC press service reported.
This is the fourth batch (and the second in 2023) of aircraft of this type, built at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant as part of the contract for the supply of 21 Su-30SM2 fighters for the Naval Aviation of the Russian Navy, concluded by the Russian Ministry of Defense with the UAC on August 25, 2020. In July, UAC delivered the first batch of aircraft of this type to the Russian Ministry of Defense in 2023.
The first four Su-30SM2 fighters under this contract were transferred to the Naval Aviation of the Russian Navy at the end of 2021. In November 2022, IAZ delivered the next batch of four Su-30SM2 fighters under this contract. The UAC does not indicate the number of aircraft delivered in 2023; the aircraft's side numbers are also being retouched.
One of the main features of the new Su-30SM2 is an improved set of avionics, which can significantly increase the range of detection and identification of air targets, which is especially important in modern military conflicts, where it is important to quickly respond to threats from the air. In addition, new high-precision weapons have been introduced into the armament of fighter jets to destroy air, ground and sea targets.
Testing of an aircraft with the AL-41F-1S engine, which is also installed on the Su-35S fighter and is used on the Su-57 as the first stage engine, is currently ongoing. It was previously reported that tests of the Su-30SM with this engine should take place in 2023; in total, by December the aircraft was supposed to perform more than 150 test flights.
The Yak-130 combat training aircraft makes it possible to train pilots of fourth and fifth generation combat aircraft at the most modern level. The aircraft is used not only by the Russian Aerospace Forces, but also by the Air Forces of Iran, Belarus, Algeria, Laos, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Vietnam.
The Yak-130 is an integral part of the training complex, which also includes an integrated objective control system, educational computer classes, flight and specialized simulators. This makes it possible to increase the professionalism of pilots and effectively prepare them to perform complex combat missions on modern Russian-made fighters.
The UAC noted that the company has already begun production of aircraft under next year’s program. The UAC also reported that by the end of 2023, the next batch of fifth-generation Su-57 fighters will be delivered to the troops.