Vekkinho Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 I think someone in the russian forum said S-37 was testing lately the PAK-FA`s internal weapons bay. Not sure if this is the case here though. I heard the same thing! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Boberro Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 I think someone in the russian forum said S-37 was testing lately the PAK-FA`s internal weapons bay. Not sure if this is the case here though. If it is true, it means PAK is futher than closer.... Reminder: Fighter pilots make movies. Bomber pilots make... HISTORY! :D | Also to be remembered: FRENCH TANKS HAVE ONE GEAR FORWARD AND FIVE BACKWARD :D ಠ_ಠ ツ
topol-m Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 Ah, it was Evil Bivol that gave that info - http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=44948&page=16 So the source is solid, now I await the first real picture of PAK-FA to come from him :thumbup: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
mikoyan Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 If it is true, it means PAK is futher than closer.... The f-22 that crashed last year was testing its weapons bay when it crashed so I don't think that it is a correlation between the weapons bay development and the estate of the project. I just think that it is a smart idea to test all the parts on aircraft that are available before putting together the first prototype. The russians are practical people the problem is that sometimes they are too practical, I just hope that the next sukhoi is going to be as graceful as the su-27.
EvilBivol-1 Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) From what I can understand on the Russian forums, the first PAK-FA prototype is now being prepared for its first taxi test runs and is currently scheduled to fly early next year, hopefully January. However, this will be far from the final PAK-FA that is supposed to become the serial production standard. Much of the hardware is not ready and "place-holders" are currently installed (engines, radar, etc.). This is not unusual for a new aircraft program of course, but given that its modern Russia, it doesn't instill a lot of hope for fast progress in me personally, at least in so far as entry into domestic Russian service (hello Su-34). Export hopes will hopefully push it forward. Edited December 17, 2009 by EvilBivol-1 - EB [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Nothing is easy. Everything takes much longer. The Parable of Jane's A-10 Forum Rules
zakobi Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 How can they expect to start produktion around 2012? How long did it take for the Raptor?
Pilotasso Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 2012 seems awfully short of a deadline from prototype to series production. .
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*Rage* Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 lol ^^ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 64th "Scorpions" Aggressor Squadron Discord: 64th Aggressor Squadron TS: 195.201.110.22
Vekkinho Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 How can they expect to start produktion around 2012? How long did it take for the Raptor? Well Raptor still has problems of being welcomed into service ;) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Boberro Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) Cmon Sukhoi, I don't wanna to be grandpa when finally see PAK FA...IIRC they said 2004, then 2006, then 2008, and mid-late 2009. Niiice ^^ The f-22 that [...] Hope it is true, cos this waiting is painfull :P Edited December 17, 2009 by Boberro Reminder: Fighter pilots make movies. Bomber pilots make... HISTORY! :D | Also to be remembered: FRENCH TANKS HAVE ONE GEAR FORWARD AND FIVE BACKWARD :D ಠ_ಠ ツ
gigz-on Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 I think PAK-FA will be a birthday gift for me..:music_whistling: Let's wait until January! :) My YouTube Channel:
Force_Feedback Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 I think PAK-FA will be a birthday gift for me..:music_whistling: Let's wait until January! :) What, you think the prototype will crash on your house? :P 1 Creedence Clearwater Revival:worthy:
topol-m Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 What, you think the prototype will crash on your house? :P :laugh: If that happens not only he won`t get a birthday present but the military will take what`s left of the aircraft and the remains of his house :doh: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
sniffer Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Cmon Sukhoi, I don't wanna to be grandpa when finally see PAK FA Hey! I thought You're grandpa! ;) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Boberro Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Hey! I thought You're grandpa! ;) heh I meant not to be great-grandpa :P Reminder: Fighter pilots make movies. Bomber pilots make... HISTORY! :D | Also to be remembered: FRENCH TANKS HAVE ONE GEAR FORWARD AND FIVE BACKWARD :D ಠ_ಠ ツ
gigz-on Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 What, you think the prototype will crash on your house? :P Not on, just near my house..:P I would take some photos, if it crashed near my house! :) My YouTube Channel:
GGTharos Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Yeah, but then you'd have to worry about ..... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
gigz-on Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Yeah, but then you'd have to worry about ..... I don't think so.. :music_whistling: My YouTube Channel:
sniffer Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Little opening in the weapon bay :) 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Boberro Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Set as wallpaper ;] Reminder: Fighter pilots make movies. Bomber pilots make... HISTORY! :D | Also to be remembered: FRENCH TANKS HAVE ONE GEAR FORWARD AND FIVE BACKWARD :D ಠ_ಠ ツ
Wilde Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Is there a test firing range in Zukovsky actually? Or can they only do "dry" tests like simulated missile launches? I think the PAK-FA will be largely original perhaps save for the stealth - it will be interesting to see what sort of concept they come up with for it. Yeah, that's my guess too. I doubt it will look like a clone of something we already know. Only a few shapes like maybe the nose, the canopy or the tail fins will look familiar I suppose. If I'm guessing correctly, then it wont take long until people start asking for the reasons of the differences. Lot's of interesting stuff to be talked about then. Looking forward to it. 1
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