I question that
Black frames.
I question that
for the same reason most of us update parts instead of buying new cars every year, I guess.And why would the North Koreans do a "retrofit" of the old Vega-M from the 1970s when they are capable of producing their own PESA radars?
Given the apparent similarity to the Russian 30N6E Flap Lid B system I also question if that is really a indigenous system.Why? They already demonstrated phased-array radars on their KN-06 SAM systems:
It's most likely developed from 30N6E radar, but why did you assume that North Korea could not produce it? They have technology at least of 1980s level. It's not that passive phased array radars are some super-secret technology that couldn't be reproduced.Given the apparent similarity to the Russian 30N6E Flap Lid B system I also question if that is really a indigenous system.
IndeedAs with the case of missiles, wait until examples take flight, or what they have previously shown competencies in.
Most likely a non-afterburning Tumansky from the Mig-21 or J-7. I don't expect a new indigenous turbojet/fan design of that thrustrange.have already been demonstrated on the SB-4.
There is footage released of both UAV's flying.North Korea produces a lot of mockups, which can broadly speaking be viewed as statements of intent. As with the case of missiles, wait until examples take flight, or what they have previously shown competencies in.
I was very bullish on them making successful solid-fueled ICBMs for a couple of years before they did, they had already tested examples of larger-diameter IRBMs, it was simply a case of further development, I am however much more pessimistic when it comes to competitive aircraft, high-quality gas turbines are very hard to make.
I was thinking more in terms of the fighter posted earlier up-thread, but I was unaware that they had Predator and Global Hawk copies flying.
Those (with high altitude modifications, which DPRK is probably quite capable of) powered yak-25rv, so other than low expected service life and thirstiness - they're fit for the job.Most likely a non-afterburning Tumansky from the Mig-21 or J-7. I don't expect a new indigenous turbojet/fan design of that thrustrange.
Whaaat… do we think it’s another Qaher 313?
I for one see no likelihood of a future continuation of the Civil War, so I am actually pleased to see Kim investing in his Air Force because I know that; even if that money could've better allocated to aiding the people, they're not going to do that anyways. The money's simply used for aircraft procurement instead of better and more ICBMs.Improvements for DPRK MIG-29s:
North Korea develops threatening MIG-29 with Russian support - TIme News
2024-04-06 17:31:11 FA-50·F-5E/F, concerns about being unilaterally hunted by improved MIG-29 A truly shocking scene was…time.news
Or even considering a considering the purchase of more capable aircraft from Russia like Flankers?DPRK are sending weapons to Russia; I would not be surprised if this were a contra deal in partial payment for that.
Or even considering a considering the purchase of more capable aircraft from Russia like Flankers?
Perhaps they'd take up the ex-Egyptian Flankers? It seems the Iranians got cold feet in regards to that deal...Or even considering a considering the purchase of more capable aircraft from Russia like Flankers?
Perhaps they'd take up the ex-Egyptian Flankers? It seems the Iranians got cold feet in regards to that deal...