russian new stealth bomber

braindead · 08-23-2007, 17:52 PM

Russia unveils 'stealth' bomber
23/08/2007 20:29 - (SA)

Moscow - Russia unveiled on Thursday the mock-up of a pilotless bomber plane that its constructors say will be even better than the famous US stealth fighter at evading enemy radars and anti-aircraft fire.

NTV television showed a full-sized model of the bat-like plane known as Skat, which means "stingray", at an airshow just outside Moscow - the first public glimpse of the project run by Russia's MiG corporation.

The aircraft has a flattened, swept-back profile reminiscent of the US air force's stealth aircraft, with a bubble-like cockpit area, although the plane will not have a pilot, NTV reported.

According to the report, the Skat's constructors claim the stealth technology will make it even less vulnerable than the US version to radar detection.

"Many firms are trying to work in this area, but few so far have achieved results. Today we have begun real work on building an assault craft," the director of MiG's Mikoyan design bureau, Vladimir Barkovsky, said on NTV television.

RIA Novosti news agency quoted Barkovsky saying that the Skat will be able to attack land and sea targets, particularly enemy anti-aircraft sites, even if coming under heavy fire.

It will weigh 10 tons, be able to carry up to two tons of ordnance and have a range of 4 000km, RIA Novosti reported.

Russia unveils 'stealth' bomber: World: News: News24

glyn · 08-23-2007, 18:20 PM

It seems almost inevitable that it would be an unmanned machine, but going that route at present still seems like a leap of faith. The finest computers in the world are still protected by the pilots helmet.

FOG3 · 08-24-2007, 15:02 PM

I was kind of expecting more then a F-35s internal bomb bays for a "bomber." Somehow I really doubt this thing has anything on any of the UCAV designs presently being tested and developed. Not with the Russian war funding and corporations in the state their in these days.

Feanor · 08-24-2007, 18:19 PM

Currently I have little faith in the Russian MIC. Time will show.

MrFirst · 08-25-2007, 11:33 AM

Time will tell, they say.

michaeljguess · 08-28-2007, 21:24 PM

Better late than never. Now they need to have a whip-around with a hat to see if they can buy some fuel for the thing.

Feanor · 08-28-2007, 23:35 PM

To be honest looks more like a flying saucer then a bomber.

sniperblue177 · 08-29-2007, 13:33 PM

looks kind of alianish don't you think?

sniperblue177 · 08-29-2007, 13:35 PM

you sure this thing is better than the steath fighter in usa?

highsea · 08-31-2007, 20:34 PM

Looks like an X-45C.

But it's Russian, so it will be much better than any American UCAV, lol.

Feanor · 08-31-2007, 21:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highsea

Looks like an X-45C.

But it's Russian, so it will be much better than any American UCAV, lol.

If they manage to make it fly.

sniperblue177 · 09-03-2007, 17:39 PM

i dont know what the freek its called i forgot but its on future weapons this thursday i think its about russian vul 9mm gun and a german eurohawk

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FOG3 Patron Join Date: 05-04-06 Posts: 193	I was kind of expecting more then a F-35s internal bomb bays for a "bomber." Somehow I really doubt this thing has anything on any of the UCAV designs presently being tested and developed. Not with the Russian war funding and corporations in the state their in these days.

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Feanor Banished Join Date: 06-12-07 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,385 Country:	Currently I have little faith in the Russian MIC. Time will show.

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MrFirst Contributor Join Date: 01-02-07 Location: Empire of Evil Posts: 576	Time will tell, they say.

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michaeljguess New Member Join Date: 08-28-07 Posts: 5	Better late than never. Now they need to have a whip-around with a hat to see if they can buy some fuel for the thing.

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Feanor Banished Join Date: 06-12-07 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,385 Country:	To be honest looks more like a flying saucer then a bomber.

08-29-2007, 13:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
sniperblue177 New Member Join Date: 03-23-07 Posts: 6	looks kind of alianish don't you think?

08-29-2007, 13:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
sniperblue177 New Member Join Date: 03-23-07 Posts: 6	you sure this thing is better than the steath fighter in usa?

09-03-2007, 17:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
sniperblue177 New Member Join Date: 03-23-07 Posts: 6	i dont know what the freek its called i forgot but its on future weapons this thursday i think its about russian vul 9mm gun and a german eurohawk

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