Sukhoi PAK-FA / FGFA: Updates,News & Discussions

[siegecrossbow]

The levcons actually look pretty big from this angle... No doubt that they could be used as mini-canards.

 

[razgriz19]

 

[Black Widow]

The levcons actually look pretty big from this angle... No doubt that they could be used as mini-canards.

Watch it, On this cancard issue, I was about to banned, Luckily I survived...

 

[SpArK]

Anyone will get a chance to observe PAK-FA's flight
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Russian fifth-generation fighter will make first public flight at Moscow air show MAKS-2011.


Russia's Sukhoi T-50 fifth-generation fighter, also known as PAK-FA, will perform its first public flight at the MAKS-2011 air show near Moscow in August, Nikolai Zanegin, Deputy General Director of Russia's Aviasalon company, said.

“Numerous visitors will see the fifth-generation fighter in the sky for the first time ever at the air show,” Zanegin said in an interview with Russian magazine National Defense.

The Sukhoi T-50 fighter is being developed by the Sukhoi design bureau and built at a plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, in Russia's Far East. The first prototype conducted its maiden flight in January 2010 and has so far carried out over 40 test flights. Two more prototypes are at various stages of testing. The Russian Air Force has said it had plans to acquire over 60 T-50 fighters after 2015.

Although the T-50’s specifications remain classified, reports indicate that the design incorporates the latest fighter jet developments, including advanced stealth capability, supersonic cruising speed, and integrated control and avionics systems.

Military experts say that the T-50 will compete with the Lockheed Martin F-22, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and the Eurofighter Typhoon from the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS).

The MAKS-2011 air show will be held at Zhukovsky outside Moscow on August 16-21. In all, 627 companies, including 473 Russian and 154 foreign, have registered to take part in the air show .

 

[sancho]

I'm looking forward to the MAKS 2011, especially because of T50, but I also hope to get more infos on FGFA, or MKI upgrade and as it seems the Rafale will be their as well, so we might see a big part of IAF future fleet in Russian skies. Pak Fa/FGFA, Su 30, Mig 29, Rafale, would be great if we would attend the airshow with Tejas as well.

 

[Dash]

I'm looking forward to the MAKS 2011, especially because of T50, but I also hope to get more infos on FGFA, or MKI upgrade and as it seems the Rafale will be their as well, so we might see a big part of IAF future fleet in Russian skies. Pak Fa/FGFA, Su 30, Mig 29, Rafale, would be great if we would attend the airshow with Tejas as well.

Undoubtedly you are Tejas Fan. I am not saying this because you want Tejas in MAKS, but you kicked "Gripen" out of MRCA in favor of Tejas!!!

 

[sancho]

Undoubtedly you are Tejas Fan. I am not saying this because you want Tejas in MAKS, but you kicked "Gripen" out of MRCA in favor of Tejas!!!

Or like I would kick AMCA for FGFA

 

[Dash]

Or like I would kick AMCA for FGFA

Please dont,Now that AURA is in making you shouldnt FGFA, AMCA and AURA will be a very valuable addition to IAF.

 

[marcos98]

http://russianplanes.net

 

[marcos98]

 

[Alugaar]

what about 3rd prototype ????

 

[angeldemon_007]

^^^
I think it will come by the end of this year.

 

[perplexed]

4th pic with the jet plume visible is awesome !!

 

[marcos98]

PAKFA practicing for MAKS-2011

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

Are there any specific reasons as to why the PAk FA's engines are left uncovered?
Does this use the Bugatti Veyron's mantra- "to keep the Engine cool"?