December 23rd, 2005
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Originally Posted by Rabs I understood the PAK-FA was going to be a JSF competitor. | Quote: From Wikipedia
Sukhoi PAK FA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
PAK FA is a new Russian fifth generation fighter jet which is being developed by a consortia spearheaded by Sukhoi. It stands for Perspektivnyi Aviatsionnyi Kompleks Frontovoi Aviatsyi which means Future Air Complex for Tactical Air Forces. It is intended to replace the Mig-29 and Su-27 in Russian service, and is scheduled to have its first flight in 2008, and enter service with the Russian airforce sometime between 2012 and 2015.
History
In the late 1980s, the Soviet Union outlined a need for a next-generation aircraft to replace its Mig-29 and Su-27 in frontline service. Two projects were proposed to meet this need, the Sukhoi Su-47 and the Mikoyan_Project_1.44. In 2002, Sukhoi was chosen to lead the design for the new combat aircraft. The PAK-FA will incorporate technology from the Su-47 and the Mig 1.44.
Specifications
Although there is no reliable information about its specifications yet, it is known from interviews with people in the Russian airforce that it will be stealthy, have the ability to supercruise, be outfitted with the next generation of air-to-air, air-to-surface, and air-to-ship missiles, and incorporate an AESA radar. Reports indicate that it will be slightly larger than the Mig-29 but not as large as the Su-27.
The PAK-FA's equivalent in the US will be the F-22 Raptor, which is believed have many similar characteristics to the PAK-FA, including shape.
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Last edited by SwordFish_13; December 23rd, 2005 at 06:38.
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