Where do you get these fantasies about some kind of problems from everyone except you? The production of the Su-57 is progressing at a faster pace, accept it, you have lost
You know, I'm starting to realize that the perception of Russian aviation goes along the Churchill line of "Russia is never as strong as she appears; Russia is never as weak as she appears."

People dislike Russian aviation, then suddenly you join in that and the pendulum switches sides.
 
You know, I'm starting to realize that the perception of Russian aviation goes along the Churchill line of "Russia is never as strong as she appears; Russia is never as weak as she appears."

People dislike Russian aviation, then suddenly you join in that and the pendulum switches sides.

Plenty of people like Russian aviation, or at least take interest in the subject.
 
One more patent from 2023 that wasn’t posted here.

Now usually they compare patents with Russian/Soviet ones, but I think this is the first time that they are actually comparing it to a western one, in this case F-35 style intake:
View attachment 757429


View attachment 757430
View attachment 757431
View attachment 757432
View attachment 757433
Source: https://new.fips.ru/registers-doc-view/fips_servlet?DB=RUPAT&DocNumber=2801718&TypeFile=html

Great stuff :).
 
Also i hope one day Sukhoi implement EORD-31 style OLS window on all of their aircraft, not with the purpose to meaningfully reduce RCS - but to stop endless OLS RCS discussions on forums all around the world :)

View attachment 757458

Source:
Post in thread 'MAKS: Chinese firm unveils new sensors for J-20, J-31'
https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/th...s-new-sensors-for-j-20-j-31.25279/post-257993

If Sukhoi understood the need to incorporate a faceted irst design, there wouldn't be any complaints on the internets...
 
I've gone back 7-8 pages & haven't found it, yet, although I never have been able to see what's under my own nose. Ugh. Sorry.
Sorry, it was in su-57 thread.

As my fellow aerospace engineer says, I often wonder why so much less advices from public how to do something are given on specific forums to neurosurgeons or nuclear reactor builders.
 
I can judge by the work of other organizations that I know of, where the 2026 plan is currently being implemented. In the case of the Su-57, this could mean + 12 aircraft. The reality is probably more modest, + 3 - 4 additional fighters
 
Ah yes. I've seen that one, lol.
That's basically the point.
While I personally don't like presence of this ball on t-75 and consider it redundant(not like it matters for a paper plane, and not like mine opinion matters for aircraft design), as a matter of fact, sukhoi does now that faceting is.
1000011678.jpg
And overall t-75 is facetted way more thoroughly than su-57.
Which leads to two simple conclusions:

(1)Yes, 75 RCS is probably low enough for it to make a difference.
(2)IRST ball carries functionality worth its placement and shape.
 
Last edited:
That's basically the point.
While I personally don't like presence of this ball on t-75 and consider it redundant(not like it matters for a paper plane, and not like mine opinion matters for aircraft design), as a matter of fact, sukhoi does now that faceting is.
View attachment 757514
And overall t-75 is facetted way more thoroughly than su-57.
Which leads to two simple conclusions:

(1)Yes, 75 RCS is probably lower enough for it to make a difference.
(2)IRST ball carries functionality worth its placement and shape.

Why not adopt the same faceted approach in place of the irst bulb, though? Maybe The Su-75 then looks more like The Kaan from the front with such a modification, idk, but yeah - do that, keep the original V-Tail, & I honestly don't think that anyone would have a single complaint about such a design (as long as the irst/eots make use of iir technology), not that aircraft should ever be developed on such a rationale, of course, as our views don't matter, lol.
 
Why not adopt the same faceted approach in place of the irst bulb, though? Maybe The Su-75 then looks more like The Kaan from the front with such a modification, idk, but yeah - do that, keep the original V-Tail, & I honestly don't think that anyone would have a single complaint about such a design (as long as the irst/eots make use of iir technology), not that aircraft should ever be developed on such a rationale, of course, as our views don't matter, lol.
(1)IRST on Russian fighters after 3rd generation is a very important, WVR-optized tool, matching HOBS functionality. Sukhoi may be reluctant to remove it on manned aircraft.
In Su-57 it is significantly extended in use, both through data fusion and improved detection at range( obviously better processing of a later device; it's iirc a dual-band IR sensor).

(2)I speculated in 57/75 thread that DIRCM functionality may in fact be shared by 101KS-V. That would easily explain ball shape.
While known t-75 mock-up and models don't have other 101KS-O turrets, front IRST is likely shared.

(3) since we're speculating and whistling, I'd rather see F-35/J-20 like eodas solution in the nose as well, using Megapolis 101KS-U replacement (that huge optical window).
One less separate system for an aircraft said to be optimized for price, maintenance and ownership cost.
 
(1)IRST on Russian fighters after 3rd generation is a very important, WVR-optized tool, matching HOBS functionality. Sukhoi may be reluctant to remove it on manned aircraft.
In Su-57 it is significantly extended in use, both through data fusion and improved detection at range( obviously better processing of a later device; it's iirc a dual-band IR sensor).

(2)I speculated in 57/75 thread that DIRCM functionality may in fact be shared by 101KS-V. That would easily explain ball shape.
While known t-75 mock-up and models don't have other 101KS-O turrets, front IRST is likely shared.

(3) since we're speculating and whistling, I'd rather see F-35/J-20 like eodas solution in the nose as well, using Megapolis 101KS-U replacement (that huge optical window).
One less separate system for an aircraft said to be optimized for price, maintenance and ownership cost.

With what is The UV MAWS 101KS-U being replaced?

As for The Su-75, I'm not sure that there would be enough room to outfit an EOTS/EODAS under the nose that would fit with the current alignment, hence the current location of The Reese's Miniature Peanut Butter Cup...
 
I can judge by the work of other organizations that I know of, where the 2026 plan is currently being implemented. In the case of the Su-57, this could mean + 12 aircraft. The reality is probably more modest, + 3 - 4 additional fighters
Given that for 2023 "more than 10" aircraft were delivered" (so probably 11, perhaps even 12), I wonder why the annual output suffered such a drop off. I personally don't think sanctions play much of a part here, given that they have proven supremely ineffective. I just try to imagine where the bottleneck is. Labor force? Facilities/Assembly line? Suppliers?

I could imagine batches getting smaller at first once the AL-51 is introduced with the M version, but are there any indicators that this is the case?
 
Have China build it, would probably have about six aircraft flying already.
 
Good one.

There is a subtle truth in that image.
When you laugh “he he he” you do it with your “mouth” slightly open like in LTS
IMG_2919.jpeg

When you laugh “ha ha ha” you do it with your “mouth” wide open, like in X-32 IMG_2978.png
 
Good one.

There is a subtle truth in that image.
When you laugh “he he he” you do it with your “mouth” slightly open like in LTS


When you laugh “ha ha ha” you do it with your “mouth” wide open, like in X-32
And what causes this? A cold thermometer?

cdp_boe_misc_016.jpg
 
You know 75, back then folks said I had a big mouth and I really sucked but you might now may be redeeming guys like us. I see your lower jaw juts out, maybe a little TMJ, I had to have my lower lip removed, they deemed it useless? When do you think they are going to build you, got a lot of hype, let's keep in touch.
 
Deleting a post for being "meaningless" when wanting to contribute to a discussion is wild.

Anyway, here is a photo of the Su-75 mockup being sent to India for the AeroIndia airshow:
View: https://www.reddit.com/r/FighterJets/comments/1igmdj1/sukhoi_su75_checkmate_being_transported_from/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

EDIT: This is an old photo. However, the info about AeroIndia is indeed real.
 
Last edited:
One more patent from 2023 that wasn’t posted here.

Now usually they compare patents with Russian/Soviet ones, but I think this is the first time that they are actually comparing it to a western one, in this case F-35 style intake:
View attachment 757429


View attachment 757430
View attachment 757431
View attachment 757432
View attachment 757433
Source: https://new.fips.ru/registers-doc-view/fips_servlet?DB=RUPAT&DocNumber=2801718&TypeFile=html
Not sure applying a DSI to a curved base surface is worth a patent, but the info is pretty intriguing!



The X-32 was the Cybertruck of fighters.
You take that back! That's insulting to the X-32!
 
One flying prototype, one for static tests. This year.
 
Given that for 2023 "more than 10" aircraft were delivered" (so probably 11, perhaps even 12), I wonder why the annual output suffered such a drop off. I personally don't think sanctions play much of a part here, given that they have proven supremely ineffective. I just try to imagine where the bottleneck is. Labor force? Facilities/Assembly line? Suppliers?

I could imagine batches getting smaller at first once the AL-51 is introduced with the M version, but are there any indicators that this is the case?
Given the engine is/was not ready and new nozzles are still in works , i do not think they are in a hurry to have a lot of beta version airframes that would either remain beta version or need expensive upgrade to bring it to final version , that might not be an issue for F35 with 100+ non combat coded airframes , meanwhile same facilites and workforce is working on legacy jets and finances might be a factor as well if you are getting 2-3 legacy air frames for cost of one Su57 , legacy air frames might be more urgently needed.
 

Similar threads

Please donate to support the forum.

Back
Top Bottom