Radar specs with regards to range and groud targets seem rather iffy and meh
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If it is as usual the Russians typically optimize fighter radars for air-to-air modes. But yeah the radar looks nerfed.
Footage of the Russian BTR-60PB with a homemade "Tsar-Barbecue" type protection. This body kit looks ridiculous, but effectively protects the combat vehicle from FPV drones, it is worth noting that the creation of such a protection option is quite labor-intensive. The BTR-60 was developed in the USSR in 1960, it is used occasionally by the Russian and Ukrainian armies, all BTRs are removed from storage. They are also in storage in many other countries.
The first contracts for the export of the Russian Su-57 fighter jet were signed at the Airshow China 2024 exhibition in China. The General Director of Rosoboronexport Alexander Mikheev announced the deliveries of Su-57E aircraft abroad. However, he did not specify which countries or companies the contracts were signed with. Presumably, the Su-57 may be purchased by Iran, North Korea, Algeria or Venezuela. According to unofficial data, Russia currently has 22 Su-57 fighter jets, and by 2027 it is planned to increase their number to 76 units. The expected production volumes of the Su-57 from 2025 to 30 units per year, this has not been officially confirmed.
It’s worse than air-cooled AESA candidate for JF-17 Block III. Not good for a medium fighter aircraft with a decent nose size.
They are integrating Kh-35/Kh-38 into export Ka-52E.
The 2024 upgrade of Ka-52M will give high detail pics. (Super SAR mode) and low radar contrast (composite flying wing UAVs, new generation cruise missiles). I doubt even AWACS can find these UAVs at low altitude at sufficient distance from battlefield. this make AWACS less effective in high end battle. In 2022 they put into production one of GaN line. and Shoigu mentioned Russia now developing new weopons ten times faster than normal time.
previously it was mentioned that production of Ka-52M/Mi-28NM approaching 100 per year. so scale of AESA radar sets are approaching near other large manufacturing countries. infact only US/China will be able to integrate small radar sets into various platforms. i cannot count radar UAVs.
The 2024 upgrade of Ka-52M will give high detail pics. (Super SAR mode) and low radar contrast (composite flying wing UAVs, new generation cruise missiles). I doubt even AWACS can find these UAVs at low altitude at sufficient distance from battlefield. this make AWACS less effective in high end battle. In 2022 they put into production one of GaN line. and Shoigu mentioned Russia now developing new weopons ten times faster than normal time.
previously it was mentioned that production of Ka-52M/Mi-28NM approaching 100 per year. so scale of AESA radar sets are approaching near other large manufacturing countries. infact only US/China will be able to integrate small radar sets into various platforms. i cannot count radar UAVs.
In 5G engine they put more emphasis on reliability, life span and fuel consumption and not on thrust alone. why the other factors so important because 5G fighters are heavy and 24/7 battlefield under surveillance better to have more up time and increase life span needed if fighters are used from further bases. That short range fighters no longer relevant. i think lessons of Ukraine are in it
They added both Kinzhal and Kh-101/102 to the Su-34M with uprated engines. when you add this heavy missiles. its highly like MTOW is closer to 50 tons. this huge difference in weight between original Su-27SK and Su-34M so engines will need to perform accordingly. another way of looking at advancements is this MIG-35. The fighter that not in serial VKS but the engine updates are obvious from this display. this show that extra engineering talent.
They added both Kinzhal and Kh-101/102 to the Su-34M with uprated engines. when you add this heavy missiles. its highly like MTOW is closer to 50 tons. this huge difference in weight between original Su-27SK and Su-34M so engines will need to perform accordingly. another way of looking at advancements is this MIG-35. The fighter that not in serial VKS but the engine updates are obvious from this display. this show that extra engineering talent.
Russian military personnel tested a homemade FPV drone equipped with a flamethrower. Presumably, the drone is designed to intercept enemy drones, the drone will attack from above, hovering over the enemy drone. There is no technical information on the drone.
Spectacular footage of a low-altitude turn by a Russian Su-57 fighter jet in China. The turn is performed with a radius of about 250 meters and is carried out at an altitude of 60 meters, at a speed of 240 - 270 km / h. From 2025, the Russian Air Force should begin to receive an improved version of the Su-57M, which has been undergoing flight tests since October 2022 and will be equipped with a new engine - AL-51F. The maximum speed of the Su-57M may increase from 2550 to 2950 km / h, which will put the Su-57M on par with the MiG-31BM interceptor. The Su-57 will also have an almost 10% increase in range and rate of climb. This will allow the aircraft to quickly reach an altitude of 13,000-18,000 meters to destroy air targets at maximum distances.