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Updated cutaway and article on Belgorod, new Special Mission sub which hosts nuclear powered titanium hull deep diving midget and has six Poseidon nuclear torpedoes
Updated cutaway and article on Belgorod, new Special Mission sub which hosts nuclear powered titanium hull deep diving midget and has six Poseidon nuclear torpedoes
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US warship challenges Russia claims in Sea of Japan
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"Peter the Great Bay is the largest gulf in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, and home both to the Russian city of Vladivostok and the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet.
The official told CNN that this was the first time the US has conducted a freedom of navigation operation in that area since 1987, when the Soviet Union was the government making those claims."
for those who like maps, 1:500k of the area is at "clickable"
US warship challenges Russia claims in Sea of Japan
:
"Peter the Great Bay is the largest gulf in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, and home both to the Russian city of Vladivostok and the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet.
The official told CNN that this was the first time the US has conducted a freedom of navigation operation in that area since 1987, when the Soviet Union was the government making those claims."
for those who like maps, 1:500k of the area is at "clickable"
Dizasta1
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Russian White Swans (long range bombers) touchdown in Venezuela
Venezuela has welcomed the arrival of Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers as an opportunity to demonstrate its resolve to defend the nation against possible foreign military intervention, with the help of “friends” if need be.
Two Tu-160 strategic bombers made a gracious landing at Simón Bolívar International Airport on Monday where they were greeted by the honor guard of the Venezuelan air force. Wearing orange pilot suits and combat helmets, Russian servicemen descended onto the runway where they were eager to present their colleagues with a scaled model of the 'White Swan' bomber, which they had just flown over 10,000 kilometers to reach the Caribbean shores in order to take part in “combined operational flights” with the Venezuelan Air Force.
“And we will do it with our friends who advocate respect-based relations between states,” Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said after the two bombers, together with An-124 transport and an Il-62 plane, landed in Venezuela.
While the Russian delegation painted their arrival to be a rare friendly visit, the Venezuelan Defence Ministry noted that 'Russia-Venezuela 2018' operational flights will represent a “demonstration of strength.” The training, Caracas , will foster military-technical cooperation and facilitate the exchange of practical experience between the two militaries.
The Tu-160, nicknamed the ‘White Swan’ in Russia and designated as ‘Blackjack’ by NATO, is the largest supersonic combat aircraft in the world. The long-range aircraft, capable of carrying nuclear and conventional missiles, can cover a distance of more than 12,000 kilometers without refueling. The Russian Air Force conducted similar non-stop flights to Venezuela in 2008 and 2013.
The flight to Venezuela over the Atlantic Ocean, the Barents, Norwegian and Caribbean Seas did not go unnoticed, as Norwegian F-16 fighter jets shadowed the Russian planes during part of their flight, even though according to the Russian Defense Ministry the flight was conducted “in strict accordance with the international regulations on the use of airspace.” The bombers’ deployment to the Latin American nation follows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s visit to Moscow last week.
Venezuela has welcomed the arrival of Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers as an opportunity to demonstrate its resolve to defend the nation against possible foreign military intervention, with the help of “friends” if need be.
Two Tu-160 strategic bombers made a gracious landing at Simón Bolívar International Airport on Monday where they were greeted by the honor guard of the Venezuelan air force. Wearing orange pilot suits and combat helmets, Russian servicemen descended onto the runway where they were eager to present their colleagues with a scaled model of the 'White Swan' bomber, which they had just flown over 10,000 kilometers to reach the Caribbean shores in order to take part in “combined operational flights” with the Venezuelan Air Force.
“And we will do it with our friends who advocate respect-based relations between states,” Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said after the two bombers, together with An-124 transport and an Il-62 plane, landed in Venezuela.
While the Russian delegation painted their arrival to be a rare friendly visit, the Venezuelan Defence Ministry noted that 'Russia-Venezuela 2018' operational flights will represent a “demonstration of strength.” The training, Caracas , will foster military-technical cooperation and facilitate the exchange of practical experience between the two militaries.
The Tu-160, nicknamed the ‘White Swan’ in Russia and designated as ‘Blackjack’ by NATO, is the largest supersonic combat aircraft in the world. The long-range aircraft, capable of carrying nuclear and conventional missiles, can cover a distance of more than 12,000 kilometers without refueling. The Russian Air Force conducted similar non-stop flights to Venezuela in 2008 and 2013.
The flight to Venezuela over the Atlantic Ocean, the Barents, Norwegian and Caribbean Seas did not go unnoticed, as Norwegian F-16 fighter jets shadowed the Russian planes during part of their flight, even though according to the Russian Defense Ministry the flight was conducted “in strict accordance with the international regulations on the use of airspace.” The bombers’ deployment to the Latin American nation follows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s visit to Moscow last week.
Dizasta1
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Russia unveils MiG-35 Fulcrum-F as the new aircraft undergo flight tests
Russia’s most advanced lightweight MiG-35 fighters, which are currently undergoing flight tests, have been unveiled by the Ministry of Defense in a spectacular new video showing some of the jets’ capabilities.
In the twinkling of an eye, a pair of these multirole jets is seen taking off the runway, rushing into the skies, and rapidly gaining altitude. The MiG-35s then show off complex maneuvers almost immediately after becoming airborne.
The footage shows the jets making rolls and sharp turns while still pulling up. The aircraft can climb up to 17,500 meters with its operational ceiling standing at 16,000 meters. While at high altitude, the MiG-35 can fly at speeds of over 2,100km/h (1,300mph).
Earlier, reports suggested that the fighter jet has been to potentially carry laser weapons. While no such arms have been unveiled by Russia yet, the jet can still be equipped with pretty much any existing types of air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions.
The MiG-35’s strike radius is 1,000 km (620 miles), and it has a trick to stay in air for twice as long as previous generation fighters – if the second pilot’s seat is replaced with an extra fuel tank. The jet is capable of detecting and tracking up to 30 airborne targets at a distance of up to 160km (100 miles). It can also hit six airborne and four ground targets at once.
The aircraft, which is expected to enter into service by 2020 and replace previous generation jets in the Russian Air Force, is already in high demand across the world. As of November 2017, some 30 nations were ready to upgrade their ageing warplanes with the new Russian multirole jets.
Russia’s most advanced lightweight MiG-35 fighters, which are currently undergoing flight tests, have been unveiled by the Ministry of Defense in a spectacular new video showing some of the jets’ capabilities.
In the twinkling of an eye, a pair of these multirole jets is seen taking off the runway, rushing into the skies, and rapidly gaining altitude. The MiG-35s then show off complex maneuvers almost immediately after becoming airborne.
The footage shows the jets making rolls and sharp turns while still pulling up. The aircraft can climb up to 17,500 meters with its operational ceiling standing at 16,000 meters. While at high altitude, the MiG-35 can fly at speeds of over 2,100km/h (1,300mph).
Earlier, reports suggested that the fighter jet has been to potentially carry laser weapons. While no such arms have been unveiled by Russia yet, the jet can still be equipped with pretty much any existing types of air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions.
The MiG-35’s strike radius is 1,000 km (620 miles), and it has a trick to stay in air for twice as long as previous generation fighters – if the second pilot’s seat is replaced with an extra fuel tank. The jet is capable of detecting and tracking up to 30 airborne targets at a distance of up to 160km (100 miles). It can also hit six airborne and four ground targets at once.
The aircraft, which is expected to enter into service by 2020 and replace previous generation jets in the Russian Air Force, is already in high demand across the world. As of November 2017, some 30 nations were ready to upgrade their ageing warplanes with the new Russian multirole jets.
The MiG-35 is too little too late. It might get some purchases but it is currently too expensive because of the low production rate and the fact that it is dual engine. It costs about the same as a Flanker at this moment. Even with the limitations they did to reduce production costs, like the deletion of TVC, it is still an expensive aircraft. Most of the Warsaw Pact countries which operated or still operate it are now in NATO. So little chance of sales there. Slovakia is a good example of that. They will dump their MiG-29s for F-16s. Poland already had done that before them. Other countries in the MiG-29 client list have since ordered the JF-17. Due to the poor serviceability rate of the MiG-29 lot a countries seldom operate that aircraft and most keep it as a reserve. Still, Algeria, Belarus, and some CIS states might buy the MiG-35 if the price is reasonable. But for that I think it needs to get into operation in the Russian Air Force first and to demonstrate its combat capabilities. A lot of people with MiG-29s were burned by MiG as they developed a bad reputation over the years since the Soviet Union fell. Poor support and recycling of used parts and aircraft pawned to the customer as new ones being some of the complaints.
I can understand why they are making this aircraft. The effort is minimal given they had developed most of the technology for the MiG-29K carrier version they developed for India. So, sure, why not. But it still is not cost effective in the least. I think MiG needs to go back to their roots and design single engine aircraft which are effective and have low maintenance costs.
I can understand why they are making this aircraft. The effort is minimal given they had developed most of the technology for the MiG-29K carrier version they developed for India. So, sure, why not. But it still is not cost effective in the least. I think MiG needs to go back to their roots and design single engine aircraft which are effective and have low maintenance costs.
Well said gelgoog. Fulcrum is a great fighter, made better by updating the avionics and equipment for the 21st century, but it is almost as expensive as modern Flankers which offer more range, payload, and quite likely also better sensors and data management. Where the Mig-35 will have an advantage over Su-30SM and Su-27SM variants is only in close combat... potentially.
UAC could probably do well to let Sukhoi focus on polishing up the Su-57 while it waits for IZD.30 and let Mig focus on some budget single engined fighters but the issue with that is the world wants to acquire 5th generation or budget 5th gens and creating a single engined 5th gen fighter to complement the Su-57 is going to take some time and a lot of cash.
What Russia needs to do is hold onto these design bureaus so they can survive the difficult times and continue developing their skills in limited ways, searching for leapfrog or breakthrough technologies. If Russia ever allows the Su-57 to be exported, it may find orders from PLAAF after IAF receives them if they ever end up getting the FGFA deal to work.
UAC could probably do well to let Sukhoi focus on polishing up the Su-57 while it waits for IZD.30 and let Mig focus on some budget single engined fighters but the issue with that is the world wants to acquire 5th generation or budget 5th gens and creating a single engined 5th gen fighter to complement the Su-57 is going to take some time and a lot of cash.
What Russia needs to do is hold onto these design bureaus so they can survive the difficult times and continue developing their skills in limited ways, searching for leapfrog or breakthrough technologies. If Russia ever allows the Su-57 to be exported, it may find orders from PLAAF after IAF receives them if they ever end up getting the FGFA deal to work.
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
Neither The PRC or India at this point are realistic investors in SU57.
The PRC as it has not one but two Indigenous fifth gen fighters in the works. Like buying Mig 29 when they have J10 in the works why buy a foreign platform when they have an indigenous one that does the exact same thing? Why buy Su57 if you have J20? It makes no sense.
India went along with the Russians for a time but unless the management mode of UAC changes India has walked away. And for good reason FGFA was supposed to be a joint venture not a solo act. They felt continuously locked out of the program despite paying for a good deal of it.
Eventually they came to the reasonable decision, if the product is not on time, not made availablefor them to train on and they are not getting to actually make input on the design what is the point in paying for it?. None so they walked away.
I think Russia likely needs to get the Su-57 operational first to get external clients. Unless some dark horse candidate shows up to finance the project, like, say, the Indians (unlikely now) or the Turks, I don't think it will happen at this stage.
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
Have there own program and inputs it seems unlikely for them to go all in just yet. They may have a set back in loss of F35 program tier status but they can still push hard to get those birds and likely will. Investing in SU57 will burn what F35 chances they have now. Besides that I suspect that Turkey wants total export control for any new program.