Russian Air Force. Photos & Videos & Discussion

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[Hindustani78]

https://sputniknews.com/russia/201701071049356882-russia-helicopter-ultimate/

"The outgoing year has been significant for a large number of our helicopter programs. The upgraded Mi-28N has made its first flight. Innovative technologies and solutions implemented in the design of that helicopter, not only just improved its characteristics, but also made Mi-28NM an almost perfect combat vehicle," Mikheyev wrote in his New Year message in the holding's journal Russian Helicopters.


The Mi-28NM also boasts onboard gear that controls its speed, as well as the drift and altitude angles. This means that the rotorcraft cannot be thrown off course even if is its navigation system fails.

The Mi-28NM also carries a brand-new 360-degree radar and advanced fire control system that ensures faster target acquisition and enables the use of precision–guided weapons. The rotor blades are made from composite materials that guarantee a safe landing even if hit by a 30 mm shell. The cockpit is fully armored and protects the crew against armor-piercing bullets and projectiles with a caliber up to 20 mm. The Mi-28NM made its maiden flight in October 2016.

 

[T-55]

MiG-31 crews of the Pacific Fleet naval aviation practice landing on conditionally damaged strip (Yelizovo airfield, Kamchatsky Krai)

http://eng.mil.ru/en/multimedia/photo/gallery.htm?id=34802@cmsPhotoGallery

 

[Hindustani78]

http://www.interfax.com/newsinf.asp?id=726573

January 10, 2017 16:26

Defense Ministry enters into govt contract with Tupolev to raise serviceability of strategic bombers
MOSCOW. Jan 10 (Interfax) - Tupolev JSC will perform R&D works to raise serviceability of strategic bombers, Russian Defense Minister Gen. of the Army Sergei Shoigu said.

"A governmental contract has been signed with Tupolev Public Joint Stock Company for research and development works. It has been decided jointly with the Industry and Trade Ministry to gradually raise serviceability and technical preparedness of strategic bombers," Shoigu said at a meeting with Defense Ministry commanders.

In his words, the Defense Ministry has been taking relevant measures to successfully restore the production of Tupolev Tu-160 aircraft and to raise serviceability of Tupolev Tu-160 and Tu-95MS strategic bombers.

 

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[CareTaker]

@vostok @T-55 @Prechko
Has Russia upgraded N-007 Zaslon radar? Do you have any idea about it's possible range in X-band?

 

[The Eagle]

https://twitter.com/x/status/821738980274270208

 

[Hindustani78]

© Dmitry Serebryakov/TASS
MOSCOW, January 19. /TASS/. The weapon system of the upgraded helicopter gunship Mi-28N Night Hunter will surpass all world counterparts, the general designer of the Machine-Building Design Bureau, Valery Kashin, told TASS in an interview.

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http://tass.com/defense/925959
"A whole program for upgrading the helicopter-borne missile system has been drawn up. It concerns not just the missile Ataka. Work is in full progress and the tests have already produced some good results. The new missiles will considerably improve the combat capabilities of the Mi-28NM gunships. Their weapon systems will surpass the armaments of all foreign counterparts," Kashin said.

Earlier, he told TASS the upgraded version of the Mi-28N helicopter Night Hunter would be armed with enhanced range guided anti-tank missiles.

At the moment the Machine-Building Design Bureau is upgrading the Ataka and Khrizantema missile to increase its target detection and elimination range especially for the helicopter Mi-2828NM.

 

[vostok]

PAK FA T-50 refueling in the air

 

[Hindustani78]

17:13
Russian army to start receiving new Tu-160M2 strategic bombers soon

 

[Hindustani78]

https://sputniknews.com/military/201701211049858468-tu-160m2-missile-defense-pak-da/

The newest incarnation of Russia's Tu-160 supersonic variable-sweep wing heavy strategic bomber/missile carrier, one of Moscow's most formidable weapons, is expected to have double the functionality of its current version.

In November 2015, the world's fastest bombers with Kh-555 and Kh-101 cruise missiles.

A year later, Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov announced the Russian Aerospace Forces will acquire around 50 upgraded Tu-160M2 planes. The M2 designation indicates that this is the latest version of Russia's largest, heaviest and fastest bomber, which Tupolev dubbed the 'White Swan' and NATO knows as 'Blackjack'.

The KRET design bureau has been tasked with developing new equipment for the Tu-160M2, which will incorporate integrated modular avionics and computing systems without the use of elements imported from abroad. The complex electronic hardware is expected to be ready by 2020 — three years before the production of the new plane is slated to commence.

Electronic warfare deserves special mention as it is an indispensable element of today's military aviation. The Tu-160M2 will brandish the same new electronic warfare system that is used in the T-50 PAK FA fifth-generation jets.

KRET claims that the system ranks among the most advanced in the world and can shield the Tu-160M2 from all types of surface-to-air missiles. In addition to that, the aircraft will carry a platformless inertial navigation system which will determine the coordinates, route and speed using laser gyroscopes and quartz accelerometers.

It's noteworthy that this device can function effectively, even in conditions where an enemy applies its electronic warfare system.

If needs dictate, the White Swan's crew will be able to determine their position the old fashioned way, by taking readings of stars via an astro-correction system.

Engineers believe that the Tu-160M2's effectiveness will be more than double that of its predecessor.

The Tu-160 is designed to engage targets around the globe with nuclear and conventional weapons.

 

[Hindustani78]

http://tass.com/defense/927502
Russia plans to produce one dozen Il-114 turbo-prop aircraft each year

January 26, 18:03 UTC+3
The Il-114 turbo-prop aircraft is scheduled to be put into operation in 2018

MOSCOW, January 25. /TASS/. The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) plans to produce 12 Ilyushin Il-114 aircraft each year, UAC’s CEO Yury Slyusar said on Thursday.


"Here, at the MiG corporation premises in Lukhovitsy, we have been gearing up for the production of the Il-114 regional turbo-prop aircraft. Funds have already been earmarked, the construction bureau has begun preparations to hand the documentation over to the plant. Here, in this very workshop where the MiG-35 planes are built, we will also produce twelve Il-114 aircraft in a year," he reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting of the defense industry commission.

"This will allow us to achieve our strategic targets for increasing the production of civil aircraft by 45% by 2025," Slyusar added.

The Il-114 turbo-prop aircraft is scheduled to be put into operation in 2018. It will be used as a medical, reconnaissance, patrol and anti-submarine aircraft.

Il-114 is a family of aircraft designed in the 1980s by the Ilyushin design bureau. Nearly 20 aircraft were made in Uzbekistan in the Soviet times.

Now, the planes are planned to be built at the Sokol factory in the city of Nizhny Novgorod. In the next several years, around 50 bln rubles (roughly $827 mln) will be allocated for this project, Russian Minister of Trade and Industry Denis Manturov said. According to him, deliveries of the aircraft is due to begin in 2019.

 

[vostok]

First IL-112 under construction.

 

[MICA]

Finally here it is the Mig-35

 

[ptldM3]

Finally a proper paint job or possibly RAM: