Can definitely see the Sukhoi lineage in it.
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Originally posted by citanon View PostInteresting wedge shaped pods on the wing next to the intakes. I wonder what function they serve.
Also, hi-res pic looks alot better than the video. :)
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Originally posted by drhuy View PostIMO, it has a straight configuration of intake and engine just like a Su-27. So it promises a huge RCS compared to a stealth plane.
But what do I know.
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The intake and engines are aligned together, but far enough apart that theres a good chance its an s-duct. I'm sure they wouldn't have missed such a huge aspect of stealth when designing it.
On the other hand, does anyone see a good resemblance to the F-22s nose? Just the radome and canopy from the front remind me of the F-22s front profile. The rear, admittedly looks kinda unstealthy. I'm not sure what to make of the huge bulge along the spine that's so characteristic of Sukhois, but I'd assume they're not very stealth-friendly either. But, still, it looks a lot neater than I expected.
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flight video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPHzCqSJ5xY
and another one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YCQsN8O_Q4Last edited by Zampolit; 29 Jan 10,, 09:49.
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Perhaps waiting for Sukhoi to come up with more pictures, and letting them complete the tests, along with waiting for the engine development and avionics development program to complete would help you in conforming all the news you wish for, its a prototype which will develop.
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Originally posted by drhuy View Postsome people said that the news claimed that its able to take off from a 300-400m runway, 5500km range, 2600km/h top speed, 10 internal hard points, 2 external ones. Can someone know Russian confirm that?
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afaik these are tactical and technical requirements, not actual characteristics.
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http://lh6.ggpht.com/_xR41-2nbxZo/S2...%20FA%203c.jpg
Look's like there are two weapon bays. Or is it just one big?
BTW, PAK FA's vertical stabilizers are movable entire. Fins are smaller than conventional ones.
Intakes look like s-duct.
Last edited by Moroz; 29 Jan 10,, 12:54.
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pictures.
there is a picture of a top view from flight so you can see the wings, real good and whole plane shape on the aviation forums,wings are huge and funky looking from the top,i dont know how to drag them over here,anyway its a nice bird,i think the rapter looks cleaner n meaner, no offense intended.i wish the u.s had built the f23 too,maybe for the navy,now theres a good looking bird too.
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Originally posted by biteasaur View Postthere is a picture of a top view from flight so you can see the wings, real good and whole plane shape on the aviation forums,wings are huge and funky looking from the top,i dont know how to drag them over here,anyway its a nice bird,i think the rapter looks cleaner n meaner, no offense intended.i wish the u.s had built the f23 too,maybe for the navy,now theres a good looking bird too.
Originally posted by biteasaur View Posti dont know how to drag them over hereLast edited by Moroz; 29 Jan 10,, 13:18.
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