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Development of weapons systems for future Russian fighter T-50 (PAK FA) is in accordance with the schedule, and testing the aircraft with some missile launches begin "in the near future." As informs "Interfax" , it was stated by Director General Corporation "Tactical Missiles" Boris Obnosov. The exact date of tests T-50 with standard weapons Obnosov not named.
At present, some weapons systems for future fighter is tested on flying laboratories built on other aircraft. According Obnosova some of the new systems are already "in the final stages" and is already preparing for their pre-series production. "In other systems trials are ongoing," - said General Director of TEV.
Currently in testing the PAK FA prototype involves three of the aircraft - the T-50-1, T-50-2 and T-50-3. Before the end of the year to join them aboard the T-50-4. Earlier it was reported that in 2014, will begin testing the engine of the second stage (also known as the "Type 30") for the PAK FA. They will be equipped aircraft later, while the prototypes obtained and the first production aircraft will have engines AL-41F-1S ("Article 117S") standing on the Su-35.
In late August, the T-50 for the first time carried out the approach and docking with tankers Il-78. Also in August conducted tests of the airplane with a new on-board radar system with an active phased array.
It was reported earlier that the test airframe T-50 will be completed in 2012, and in 2013 the Russian Air Force will receive ten aircraft for joint trials. Future fighter serial deliveries are scheduled for 2015. In total, the Russian Ministry of Defense until ordered 60 T-50.
Lenta.ru:
At present, some weapons systems for future fighter is tested on flying laboratories built on other aircraft. According Obnosova some of the new systems are already "in the final stages" and is already preparing for their pre-series production. "In other systems trials are ongoing," - said General Director of TEV.
Currently in testing the PAK FA prototype involves three of the aircraft - the T-50-1, T-50-2 and T-50-3. Before the end of the year to join them aboard the T-50-4. Earlier it was reported that in 2014, will begin testing the engine of the second stage (also known as the "Type 30") for the PAK FA. They will be equipped aircraft later, while the prototypes obtained and the first production aircraft will have engines AL-41F-1S ("Article 117S") standing on the Su-35.
In late August, the T-50 for the first time carried out the approach and docking with tankers Il-78. Also in August conducted tests of the airplane with a new on-board radar system with an active phased array.
It was reported earlier that the test airframe T-50 will be completed in 2012, and in 2013 the Russian Air Force will receive ten aircraft for joint trials. Future fighter serial deliveries are scheduled for 2015. In total, the Russian Ministry of Defense until ordered 60 T-50.
Lenta.ru:
