Considering Russia is at war, all the fighter productions add together is still a little sad.
What about the new AWAC A-100?
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What about the new AWAC A-100?
Broccoli
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According to rumors Russians have cancelled/shelved A-100 and make new A-50U's instead.
I know, but why? The transceiver modules and/or other components are sourced from Western countries?
Broccoli
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Russias own microelectronic industry is lagging behind China and West, so replacing foreign components could be impossile, and I don't think China would sell components what are used on KJ-3000 or even KJ-2000 due secrecy. I would guess that we could see Russia buying Chinese AWACS after war is over.
I think Russian are going to use TU-160M in high end conflict as an AWACS. they have more fuel efficient and uprated engines. almost twice the power of A-100. slow low altitude AWACS will have hard time to be relevant.
The basic technology behind missiles like R-37 is from 1980s. now Russian are going to deploy what they called 5G and 6G missiles.
the rest of in between capabilities are covered with satellites, fighters, attack helicopters and drones.
the radar and engine power for this Forpost is too small but still capable of finding targets and transmitting targets as far as use of Kalibr missiles. this compactness and lightness of system.
The basic technology behind missiles like R-37 is from 1980s. now Russian are going to deploy what they called 5G and 6G missiles.
the rest of in between capabilities are covered with satellites, fighters, attack helicopters and drones.
the radar and engine power for this Forpost is too small but still capable of finding targets and transmitting targets as far as use of Kalibr missiles. this compactness and lightness of system.
Is it? What is the production rate for the F-15EX?
I wouldn't be surprised if they were building like 40 Flankers of several types a year. Plus like 12 Felons. That is probably over 50 twin jets a year.
My guess is after losing two A-50Us they decided the platform wouldn't be survivable enough in actual combat. Wouldn't be surprised if they did a total redesign of the concept.
Some people in Russia want to put radars on blimps or drones. I am not that sure having all those operators on an aircraft with a huge emissions signature is a good idea anyway either.
The idea the problem is with imported electronics is idiotic. Russia's MIC has been sanctioned since 2014. If that was the problem it would have manifested itself earlier. Plus they can make naval radars just fine. I doubt this is much harder.
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Su-30SM production stalled because they were using Ukrainian HUDs and French MFDs, while Su-34s were using Ukrainian HUDs.
From what I understand the Su-30SM2 and Su-34NVO modernizations are basically adding elements of the Su-35 to these aircraft. They added the Su-35s Irbis radar, and cockpit MFDs and HUD to the Su-30. The AL-41 engines are supposed to be next. The Su-34 likely also got the Su-35 HUD. Both aircraft probably got the Baget flight computer from the Su-35.
These are basically cheap numbers aircraft. The Su-34 is much cheaper to manufacture than the Su-35 let alone the Su-57.
The problem with the Su-34 IMHO is that the limitations in sensors and engines are starting to show in this conflict. The sensor limitations are supposed to be solved with the sensor pods but those are still in development.
From what I understand the Su-30SM2 and Su-34NVO modernizations are basically adding elements of the Su-35 to these aircraft. They added the Su-35s Irbis radar, and cockpit MFDs and HUD to the Su-30. The AL-41 engines are supposed to be next. The Su-34 likely also got the Su-35 HUD. Both aircraft probably got the Baget flight computer from the Su-35.
These are basically cheap numbers aircraft. The Su-34 is much cheaper to manufacture than the Su-35 let alone the Su-57.
The problem with the Su-34 IMHO is that the limitations in sensors and engines are starting to show in this conflict. The sensor limitations are supposed to be solved with the sensor pods but those are still in development.
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I think i read here many Russian munitions, including Iskanders, still use lots of Western chips.