The post Jan. 23 – 1st flight anniversary of both BLERIOT XI & TU-126 appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

First of all, here is a video on the first T-50’s public display (Moscow – MAKS 2011, August 17, 2011):

The Lockheed Martin/BIDS F-22 Raptor, and the brand new Sukhoi T-50 PAK FA are the current leading-edge 5th generation fighter aircraft. Lots of people would like to assess the capabilities of the two fighterjets. However, no aircraft can be compared regarding its specifications only as fighter aircraft are designed within a wider system – radars; weapon systems; training; and sharing information through data links.

All we know is that the F-22, and the PAK FA are equipped with excellent AESA radars. Though still secret, the Raptor’s stealth is deemed to feature a record-breaking RCS (Radar Cross Section). The T-50, which is to be fielded within the Indian and Rusian air forces, might be equipped with anti-AWACS missiles. The Chinese Chengdu J-20 has not disclosed much information so far, but it will be interesting to this new 5th-gen fighter with the two other aircraft.

Click on the infographics below to read some elementary specifications about the Russian 5th generation fighter aircraft:

The post FIGHTERJETS compared: Sukhoi T-50 PAK FA vs F-22 RAPTOR appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

VIDEO:

The post Mil V-12 or Mi-12 Homer – LARGEST HELICOPTER EVER appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

The post Sukhoi Su-35S multirole fighter first test flights appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

The post Sukhoi Su-35BM vs Eurofighter Typhoon appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

Colonel Gagarin and his instructor Vladimir Seryogin (as Gagarin, director of the Star City, had to obtain his fighter pilot rating again), flew a MiG-15 Midget that day, and they should not have kept the fuel tanks under their jet. As the spin turned into a deadly crash, it has been suggested since 1986 that the afterburner turbulence of a Sukhoi Su-11 Fishpot-C interceptor aircraft could have caused the MiG-15 to go out of control.

The MiG-15 had first been designed to intercept USAF nuclear-capable B-29s.

Some governmental documents were declassified in 2003. They revealed that in addition to the official investigations, the KGB tried to advance a new line of inquiry. Since then, it has been deemed that the accident could not be due to any conspiracy theory. Though little is certain about this mistery, you can click on the frame below to read further information:

The post Enigma of Yuri Gagarin’s death on March 27 – 43 years ago appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

The post News – Mi-28 Night Hunter helicopter deadly crash appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

The show will take place near Bangalore at the Yelahanka air force station from February 9th.

Enjoy this video shot during the Paris Airshow 2009:

The post RAFALE and MiG-35 fighter aircraft to take part in Aero India 2011 appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

The post Russian Mil Mi-38 glass-cockpit helicopter to replace Mi-8s and Mi-17s appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

The post VTOL Yakovlev Yak-38, Su-24, SU-25, SU-27, SU-34 and Mig-29 Specifications appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

This gigantic project would range from $10 to $15 billion. The Be-2500 would be a « flying ship » able to compete with the maritime shipping and air transport industries. Its size is not clearly quoted due to a discrepancy in the figures available. However, it would nearly double the Airbus A380 size!

It is deemed to be an ekranoplane (also known as a « wing-in-ground-effect – WIG », « flarecraft », « wing-in-surface-effect ship – WISE », « sea skimmer », « ground effect vehicle – GEV » thanks to its cushion of high-pressure air provided by the aerodynamic interaction between the wings and the surface, which is known as ground effect.

Last but not least, it could fly far over the surface (airborne) like any heavy cargo. Watch what it could look below:

The post Beriev Be-2500 almost twice as big as A380! appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

1. It would be far less expensive than its direct competitors (up to 3 times cheaper)
2. The PAK FA’s range would be superior by 70% compared to the F-22 one
3. Bigger in its wing surface and lighter than the F-22, it should be more maneuverable than the Raptor
4. It would be between 14 and 20% faster than the F-22
5. The PAK FA would have a 20% thrust-to-weight-ratio advance

As far as radar, system, and stealth are concerned, the Raptor must be over any other fighter aircraft considering its heavy program cost (around $65 billion) compared to the PAK FA one which should not exceed $8 billion.

However, the main problem in such comparison is that crucial assets such as stealth are not visible, and kept secret. Moreover other factors can change the balance: weaponry performance, pilots’ training, and data links among others. For instance, the Russian military are not likely to purchase more than 10 PAK FAs by 2012, and around 50 only by 2016.

Pictures and articles below:

The post 5th generation fighter Sukhoi PAK FA future big hit? appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

Photo: Zimin Vasiliy

The post Tu-160 record-breaking 23-hour patrol appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

The post Almost-24-hour mission for 2 Tupolev aircraft Tu-160 Blackjack! appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

The post Sukhoi PAK FA / T-50 closer views and comparisons appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

The post Yak-130 crash – Pilots safe appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

The post Swifts with Russian Knights appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

www.rian.ru courtesy – click on the picture above to get an enlarged display

The post New insignias for Russian state aviation appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

www.rian.ru courtesy

The post Sukhoi T-50 PAK FA view appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.

The post Russian 5th generation fighter aircraft Sukhoi PAK FA / T-50 deliveries delayed appeared first on AVIATION ENGLISH.