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It was being used as a support UAV for Lancets. This way, the Lancet doesn't need to scout and loiter for targets. The Supercam does it first for the Lancet. When target is found, the Supercam user calls for the Lancet strike. Then the Supercam stays around to verify the Lancet kill. The effectiveness of Lancets in 2023 appears to have a lot to do with the Supercam.
Almost every Lancet footage out there from 2023 onwards are made from a Supercam.
For such usage, the Supercam must mirror the Lancet's characteristics such as it's maximum range (+80km). When the Lancet acquired thermal imaging, so did the Supercam, hence why Lancet videos on the third person are so often black and white now.
Of course the Supercam is also used as a general reconnaissance platform and artillery spotter, though it lacks the laser targeting for Krasnopols like the Orlan.
Footage of the use of the Nona-M1 towed 120-mm mortar by Russian military personnel. The Russian 2B23 Nona-M1 mortar was developed by specialists from the Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering and entered service in 2007. Externally, it differs from the more familiar 2B14-1 "Tray" mortar and the 2S12 "Sani" mortar; having a rifled barrel, it can also use ammunition from the 2S9 "Nona-S" self-propelled airborne artillery gun. To aim the mortar, a modified MPM-44M mortar sight is used. The mass of the mortar in the traveling position is 514 kg. Rate of fire up to 10 rounds per minute. The target firing range of the Nona-M1 mortar with a high-explosive fragmentation mine is 7200 meters, and with a projectile - 8800 meters. When using active-reactive ammunition - up to 12800 meters. The mortar is brought into firing position in 30 seconds, the crew of the mortar is 5 people.
The first footage of the use by the Russian Black Sea Fleet of the Alexandrite-ISPUM-E underwater complex designed to search and destroy mines. The Alexandrite-ISPUM complex is located on a Project 12700 sea minesweeper of the Baltic Fleet. The Alexandrite-ISPUM complex was developed in 2015 by the scientific enterprise Region. The complex became the development of the first similar third-generation system, the Mayovka underwater mine detector-detector, which is now used in the Black Sea Fleet. The complex was first used in the Baltic, where it was used to find not only sunken ships, but also small items of sailors’ uniforms. The Alexandrite-ISPUM complex is capable of detecting an object under a three-meter layer of silt. The Alexandrite-ISPUM complex includes a hydroacoustic ship station, a towed hydroacoustic station and a self-propelled underwater vehicle. The system works as follows: a towed hydroacoustic station “scans” the aquatic and underwater environment. A self-propelled underwater vehicle searches for suspicious objects within a radius of 500 meters and at a depth of up to 300 meters; it can also be equipped with a bomb. After detecting dangerous objects and mines, explosive charges are installed on them or cable cutters are used. If necessary, the devices can tow a mine into shallow water and destroy it there. The fourth generation complex “Alexandrite-ISPUM-E” is now the most modern Russian system for searching and destroying sea mines. It is planned to equip all Russian sea minesweepers of Project 12700 with the Alexandrite-ISPUM-E complexes.
deep modernization of SuperCam 350 based on practical experience. 4 hours loitering time.
and certainly it is not all about Drones.
This Su-25 often comes in media regarding Ukraine. once dig deeper it is the most important air asset in this whole Ukraine conflict behind attack choppers and no doubt it will have largest number of sorties. often mentioned flying like at 800km/hr at 20m to attack from distributed airbases.
Previous long write up about Su-25. over 60% pilots in southern military district trained on it. I have also read they managed reduced weight by 300Kg during modernization and further enhancement in engines that allow several sorties per day.
Su-25 belly landing during Ukraine.
and certainly it is not all about Drones.
This Su-25 often comes in media regarding Ukraine. once dig deeper it is the most important air asset in this whole Ukraine conflict behind attack choppers and no doubt it will have largest number of sorties. often mentioned flying like at 800km/hr at 20m to attack from distributed airbases.
Previous long write up about Su-25. over 60% pilots in southern military district trained on it. I have also read they managed reduced weight by 300Kg during modernization and further enhancement in engines that allow several sorties per day.
Su-25 belly landing during Ukraine.
Well ... "Russia Pursues Development Of New Military Transport Aircraft" by Piotr Butowski - January 29, 2024
These two images are from an Ilyushin patent and most likely depict the Il-100. (via Russian Defense Ministry)
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And I'm 100% sure, would it be a Chinese design, the social media all over would once again call it a blatant copy!
These two images are from an Ilyushin patent and most likely depict the Il-100. (via Russian Defense Ministry)
Via
And I'm 100% sure, would it be a Chinese design, the social media all over would once again call it a blatant copy!
That looks like the Slon aka PAK VTA. Except it has a T-tail.
The Russians have been working on the design for a long time. But without the PD-35 engines it won't fly.
I expect the Russians to eventually develop four new transport aircraft types. With twin PD-8, twin PD-14, twin PD-35, quad PD-35 engines.
But right now because the Western transport aircraft left the Russian market the industry is focused on building civilian transport airplanes. So I think the Il-76MD-90A will have to take up the slack.
The Russians have been working on the design for a long time. But without the PD-35 engines it won't fly.
I expect the Russians to eventually develop four new transport aircraft types. With twin PD-8, twin PD-14, twin PD-35, quad PD-35 engines.
But right now because the Western transport aircraft left the Russian market the industry is focused on building civilian transport airplanes. So I think the Il-76MD-90A will have to take up the slack.
Making some comments on the article.
Actually the first engine will likely either be a PD-28 or a PD-35. The Il-76 uses four 14 ton engines. The Il-96 uses four 17 ton engines. 2*14 = 28, 17*2 = 34
Having anything lower powered than 28 tons makes no sense. It won't allow a re-engine program where they make a new wing with half the engines for either aircraft.
This comment is outdated. The Russian government gave funding to continue PD-35 development. It is just that they don't have a test harness to test the whole engine including the large fan section yet. The government also hasn't decided on the final power level of the engine to be initially produced. But yes Aviadvigatel will be quite busy with making engines for the civilian transport aircraft.
Two thirds of the sales of Motor Sich were to Russia. If he hadn't sold engines to Russia he would have likely have had to close down the plant.
Russia also has a production facility for the An-124. So a restart of the production of the An-124 would likely be the cheapest option. But it would require the production of engines and probably avionics.
Actually the most powerful turboprops made in Russia are the NK-12MPM engines in the Tu-95.
Actually the first engine will likely either be a PD-28 or a PD-35. The Il-76 uses four 14 ton engines. The Il-96 uses four 17 ton engines. 2*14 = 28, 17*2 = 34
Having anything lower powered than 28 tons makes no sense. It won't allow a re-engine program where they make a new wing with half the engines for either aircraft.
This comment is outdated. The Russian government gave funding to continue PD-35 development. It is just that they don't have a test harness to test the whole engine including the large fan section yet. The government also hasn't decided on the final power level of the engine to be initially produced. But yes Aviadvigatel will be quite busy with making engines for the civilian transport aircraft.
Two thirds of the sales of Motor Sich were to Russia. If he hadn't sold engines to Russia he would have likely have had to close down the plant.
Russia also has a production facility for the An-124. So a restart of the production of the An-124 would likely be the cheapest option. But it would require the production of engines and probably avionics.
Actually the most powerful turboprops made in Russia are the NK-12MPM engines in the Tu-95.
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