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Continuing my tweets on #MAKS2019 The Ka-52M attack helicopter featured as part of both static and aerial display. The Ka-52M variant has been upgraded based on the experience of Russian forces during their Syrian campaign. ImageImageImage
The Ka-52M features upgraded electro-optics facilitating extended target detection & identification range. The helicopter will be armed with the new 25-km range Item 305 missile developed for the Mi-28NM attack helicopter. Image
The Ka-52 features a millimeter wave radar for obstacle avoidance, nap of the earth flying and target detection. The Item 305 missile uses a combination of inertial navigation & multispectral homing. Mi-28NM & Ka-52M stand off capability now exceeds that of the AH-64.
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I still have a lot of #MAKS2019 photographs that I have yet to post. I hope I am able to post them all before #DEFEXPO20
Russia unveiled the Mi-38 at the biennial show in August. Later, the helicopter made its international debut at the Dubai airshow. Image
Performance & size of the Mi-38 range midway between the Mi-8/Mi-17 & the Mi-26. The helicopter can carry 36 passengers & was designed & built with focus on passenger safety and comfort, Russia is likely to target the VIP transport market with the helicopter. Image
Production is underway; the first two Mi-38 helicopters will joint Special flight squad "Russia" in 2020. Additional details at the paywall link sites.google.com/site/idpsentin…
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RuAF #Su30SM at #MAKS2019 Russia has already integrated #Su35 IRBIS-E Radar & AL-41F-C1 engine on a Su-30 airframe with the Su-30SM, which represents a convergence of the two platforms independently developed from the Su-27, aimed at mitigating logistics & maintenance overheads. Image
Note that unlike @IAF_MCC Su-30MKIs, the #Su30SM lacks canards which reduce the degree of convergence possible. Note also that convergence could improve or mar Su-35 competitiveness in MMRCA follow-up procurement depending on the full scope of the intent behind the procurement. Image
@IAF_MCC The AL-41F-IS display at #MAKS2019 drew a lot of visitor attention. BTW, I am working on my Russian language skills to make sure I make better use of my visit to Moscow for #MAKS2021 Image
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The Sukhoi S-70 #Okhotnik UCAV model at #MAKS2019 with stealthy exhaust and the recent announcement by Russian MoD that Okhotniks would be deployed in the East & West of the country by 2024 are significant pointers to Russian thinking on the future of air combat Image
Giving optionally manned stealth fighters a pass, Russia appears to be embracing unmanned stealth (#Okhotnik) for striking targets in heavily contested airspace & the combination of stealth & EW (#Su57) for defending homeland airspace.
The tight integration of the two platforms under the flying wingman concept makes their combination deadly. Penetrating Raptors would need to pause after first spotting #Su57, to ensure their own presence hasn't been picked by #Okhotniks & relayed to the Su-57s!
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#Mi28UB a Mi-28N derivative with dual controls seen with 2 KMGU-2 mine dispenser pods on pylons. The @IAF_MCC chose the more expensive Apache AH-64E over the Mi-29N because of the former better network centricity & likely govt prodding? Mi-28UB details at sites.google.com/site/idpsentin… Image
@IAF_MCC A #Mi28UB in flight at #MAKS2019 #MAKS19 armed with Ataka missile tubes and B-13L rocket pods. Image
@IAF_MCC A better view of the weapon load on the #Mi28UB during its flying demonstration at #MAKS2019 #MAKS19 on August 28, 2019 Image
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The KAB-250LG-EH Laser Guided Bomb, designed to destroy non hardened targets such as railway yards, warehouses and ammunition dumps was a notable display at the #TMC pavilion during #MAKS2019 #MAKS19 signally the widespread adoption of PGMs by the RuAF Image
KAB-250LG-EH development has been completed and the PGM is currently undergoing trials with production likely to start in 2020. #MAKS2019 #MAKS19 You may peruse additional details on the KAB-250 family at sites.google.com/site/idpsentin…
KAB-250LG-EH Specs
Weight, kg: 256
Length, m: 3.2
Diameter, m: 0.255
Release height, km: 1-10
Release speed, m/s: 200-350
CEP, m: 5
Guidance: Laser Homing
Warhead: High Explosive Fragmentation
Weight, kg: 165
Fusing: Contact with three types deceleration #MAKS2019 #MAKS19
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The unveiling of the Mi-24P-1M #Mi24P1M attack helicopter by UAC & KRET at #MAKS2019 #MAKS19 could trigger introspection on the part of @IAF_MCC in view of the budgetary constraints that stand in the way of further AH-64E procurement. Image
The #Mi24P1M was developed to Russian MoD specs based on the Syrian campaign experience and KRET plugs the new Mi-24/Mi-35 variant as a 'real digital' attack helicopter with 90 percent of its hardware and systems replaced or upgraded. Details at sites.google.com/site/idpsentin… Image
The marketing hype notwithstanding, the #Mi24P1M now significantly features AESA radar and EOTS, visible in the photo below, besides helmet mounted sighting, MFDs, full scope autopilot, and autonomous search and destroy capability! Does the @IAF_MCC still want to junk its Mi-35s? Image
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The fore sensor suite on the Su-57 comprising elements of N036 AESA radar and 101KS Atoll Electro-Optical (EO) system which is designed not just for situational awareness but also for air/ground target engagements and automatic landing. Image
I will post more photos and information on this thread from #MAKS2019 #MAKS19 but for more details on Atoll & N036 AESA sensors IDP Sentinel members can visit the link at sites.google.com/site/idpsentin… Non members, please consider becoming members :-)
The 101KS-O turrets on the #Su57 duplicate the functionality of the 101KS-B Opto-electronic (IRST) unit placed ahead of the cockpit but additionally feature IR homing suppression laser to blind an attacking missile. #MAKS2019 #MAKS19 Image
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The RVV-BD air-to-air missile on display at the Tactical Missile Corporation pavilion at #MAKS2019 had 'Beware from shock' written on its warhead in Russian! Who says the Russians don't have a sense of humor! Image
The missile can engage targets up to 200 km away flying from 15m to 25km AGL using inertial guidance with data link for initial vectoring and active homing with 8g maneuvering capability during end game. Launch weight is 510-kg, warhead weight 50-kg. For use on MiG, Su variants
The active seeker of the dual pulse missile can lock onto a fighter aircraft target at 30-km in look up mode, and at 10-km in look down mode seeing the target in ground clutter. SSKP is between 0.6 to 0.8. More at sites.google.com/site/idpsentin…
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Any professional photographer would tell you that this is a pedestrian click by a novice, but I believe this picture, showing two Su-30SM aircraft in formation at #MAKS19 #MAKS2019 on August 28, 2019, is the most amazing picture that I have ever clicked! Image
Indeed, it's a picture of the most amazing thing that I have seen in my life as an aviator because the two Su-30SMs are in a zero speed sustained vertical hover, in freaking close formation! #MAKS19 #MAKS2019
The crazy #Su30SM pair put up an even more astounding performance at #MAKS2019 #MAKS19 on August 29, 2019, which included formation hover & recovery, fierce synchronized maneuvering, low altitude (< 1km) vertical hovers, sustained flat spinning, and savage 1vs1 visual combat! Image
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Some breathtaking displays of Russia's aviation engineering heritage #MAKS19 #MAKS2019 ImageImageImageImage
Su-47 Berkut, Tu-22 Blinder, Atlant (Myasishchev 3M modified to carry Buran parts, MiG-31 ImageImageImageImage
Here are some of the venerables at #MAKS2019 #MAKS19 ImageImageImage
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There will be a disruption of IDP Sentinel service during my visit to Moscow (Aug 24 to Sep 3) to cover #MAKS2019, visit Monino Air Force Museum, Cosmonautics Center & Star City. I would appreciate help in monitoring defense procurement projects news (progress & initiation)
Any IDP Sentinel member who is willing to help is requested to email me news links relevant to IDP Sentinel during the period of my absence. Others, who would like to help please DM links to such news. I will catch up with IDP Sentinel updates on my return.
To those who help, as appreciation, I will provide access to my HR photos of the Su-57 which is scheduled to give its first flight display at #MAKS2019
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