PAK-FA takes to the sky!

[owais.usmani]

Here in this shot the weapons bay is clearly visible between the engine intakes:

 

[grey boy 2]

CONGRATULATION to my Indian friends, nice looking beast ! A picture i found, enjoy;

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[owais.usmani]

Here in this shot the weapons bay is clearly visible between the engine intakes:

 

[jha]

 

[jha]

 

[Moscow]

the above picture is not pakfa its mig 1.44

 

[Adios Amigo]

CONGRATULATION to my Indian friends, nice looking beast ! A picture i found, enjoy;

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Grey boy, that was mig 1.44 not pakfa

 

[jaunty]

lol, cut the guy a break he is excited.

Ha ha..

Sorry Sri Lankan for being so rude

 

[Moscow]

ORIGINAL SUKHOI PRESS RELEASE

29/01/2010
Sukhoi began flight tests of long-term aviation system frontline aircraft (PAK FA)

Moscow, January 29. Today in Komsomolsk - on - Amur hosted the first flight of an experienced aviation complex of the fifth generation. The plane was piloted honored test pilot Sergei Bogdan Russia. Prototype PAK FA spent 47 minutes in the air and landed on the runway of the factory airfield.

Flight was successful, in full accordance with the flight plan. "During the flight we had a primary assessment of controllability of the aircraft, engine and major systems, the aircraft made a full-time cleaning and landing gear. The aircraft proved itself well in all phases of our intended flight program. They easily and comfortably manage ", - said Sergey Bogdan.

Compared with previous generations of fighters, PAK FA has several unique features, combining the functions of attack aircraft and fighter.

Fifth generation fighter aircraft equipped with a fundamentally new avionics, the integrating function of e-pilot, and promising radar with a phased antenna array. This greatly reduces the load on the pilot and allows you to concentrate on the implementation of tactical tasks. On-board equipment of a new aircraft enables the exchange of data in real time as a land-management systems, and within the aviation group.

The use of composite materials and innovative technology, aerodynamic design aircraft, measures to reduce the visibility of the engine provides unprecedented low level of radar, optical and infrared visibility. This allows you to significantly improve the combat effectiveness in the work, both by air and ground targets, at any time of day, in simple and adverse weather conditions.

"Today we started a program of flight tests of fifth generation fighter aircraft. This is a great success of Russia's science and engineering thought. For this achievement is worth more than a hundred co-operatives allied enterprises, our strategic partners. PAK FA program displays Russia's aircraft manufacturing and related industries on a qualitatively new technological level. These planes, along with modernized aviation system of the fourth generation will determine the potential of Russian military aircraft in the coming decades. The plans of the Company "Sukhoi" is included and further development of the Program PAK FA, on which we will work with Indian partners. I am confident that our joint project will surpass the Western counterparts by the criterion of cost-effectiveness and will not only strengthen the defensive power of the Air Force of Russia and India, but will take its place in the world market ", - said General Director of JSC" Sukhoi "Mikhail Pogosyan, Commenting on the start of flight testing.

 

[Spitfighter]

I think it will take us at least 4 years before we can absorb the technology and initiate serial production, I'm just wondering how long it'll be before the plane is ready.

 

[Novice09]

Russia's future fighter conquers the skies | Top Russian news and analysis online | 'RIA Novosti' newswire

- Russia's prototype fifth-generation fighter made a 45-minute maiden flight on Friday in the Far East, Russian television reported.

- The flight had been postponed for 24 hours due to poor weather conditions in Komsomolsk-on-Amur where the prototype is being tested.

- "The plane showed a superb performance. It has met all our expectations for the maiden flight," said Olga Kayukova, a spokesperson for the Sukhoi aircraft manufacturer.

- The PAK FA is to be equipped with the most advanced technology and armed with next-generation high-precision weaponry.

- India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) was reported to be seeking a 25% share in design and development in the project. It has also sought to modify Sukhoi's single-seat prototype into the twin-seat fighter India's Air Force wants.

 

[grey boy 2]

Oops, sorry, my bad, its from a Chinese link;
The success of Russia's 5th generation fighter flight safety flight landed 45 minutes
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[Ultimate Warrior]

Long live India - Russia Friendship

 

[ptldM3]

Owais thanks for the high resolution picture, looks much better. I hope they paint it dark grey and maybe make the vertical stabs longer.

 

[Moscow]

there seems to be two internal weapons bay in the above picture