Today the prototype of the first Russian fifth generation jet fighter, the Sukhoi PAK-FA T-50 successfully completed its first flight! “In the course of the flight we’ve conducted initial evaluation of the aircraft controllability, engine performance and primary systems operation, the aircraft had retracted and extracted the landing gear. The aircraft performed excellently at all … Continue reading Video+Photos – Sukhoi PAK-FA T-50 First Flight
One of my Flickr contacts catched the Sukhoi Superjet 100 arriving at Paris Le Bourget. The new Russian regional jet will be on display at Paris Air Show 2009, taking place next week June 15 – 21. Photos by Jerome_K via Flickr
Yesterday the Sukhoi Superjet 100 successfully completed its maiden flight. The crew spent 1 hour and 5 minutes in flight. In due accordance with the launch flight mission, the new Russian aircraft gained the height of 1, 200 meters. During its premiere flight, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 successfully took off, flew over the takeoff runway … Continue reading Photos – Sukhoi Superjet 100 Maiden Flight
Photo Credit: Sukhoi.ru Today, Sukhoi Superjet 100 was officially unveiled to the international aerospace community at the roll out ceremony. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a regional jet family in the 75 to 95-seat category. The Superjet 100 was formerly referred to as the Russian Regional Jet (Самолёт РоÑÑийÑкий Региональный Сухого), or “Sukhoi RRJ.” The … Continue reading First Sukhoi Superjet 100 rolls out (Photos & Video)
The first Superjet 100 aircraft has been ferried from Komsomolsk to Moscow for the static trials. It has been ferried to Central Aerodynamic Institute (TsAGI) by AN-124 “Rouslan†aircraft. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is a regional jet family in the 60 to 95-seat category. The Superjet 100 will be produced by Russian aerospace firm Sukhoi’s … Continue reading Sukhoi Superjet 100 Regional Jet Fueselage – First Pictures
The Chengdu J-20, first Chinese 5th generation stealth fighter, today successfully completed its first flight! According to Chineses sources the jet fighter made a 15-minute flight in southwest China’s City of Chengdu. The Chengdu J-20 is a twin-engine multi-role heavy fighter with stealth capability and maneuverability as compared to American F-22 Raptor and Russian Sukhoi … Continue reading Video – Chengdu J-20 First Flight
Aviation Week is reporting that Chinese aviation enthusiasts have spotted a mysterious jet fighter at Chengdu Airport, China. It’s believed that the plane might be the infamous J-20 – the first Chinese stealth fighter, built by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation (CAC). Judging from the pictures you can’t deny big similarities to an F-22 and the … Continue reading Spotted: China’s Chengdu J-20 Stealth Fighter?
Russia has started tests of its fifth generation fighter – the Sukhoi T-50 PAK FA! The project in which India is also a partner, prepares to compete with the F-22 Raptor. The first prototype of the aircraft rolled out on the runway of KNAAPO aircraft plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur in the country’s far east. The test … Continue reading Russia Tests 5th Generation Fighter
Let’s do a little poll! Which aircraft type, do you think, SAS will use as long-term replacement for their recently dropped Dash 8 Q400? Bombardier CRJ 700/900/1000, Saab 2000, ATR 72, Embraer ERJ 145, Embraer 170/175, Avro RJ 70/85, Fokker 70, Antonov An-148, Sukhoi Superjet 100 or some other type? If you vote for “Other” … Continue reading Poll – SAS Q400 long-term replacement
I collected some links to literally thousands of photos from MAKS 2007 International Aviation & Space Salon – Moscow (Russia), Zhukovsky Gromov Flight Research Institute. Enjoy! http://maks.sukhoi.ru/maks2007.htm http://maks.sukhoi.ru/maks2007_1.htm http://maks.sukhoi.ru/maks2007_2.htm http://maks.sukhoi.ru/maks2007_3.htm http://maks.sukhoi.ru/maks2007_4.htm http://maks.sukhoi.ru/maks2007_5.htm http://picasaweb.google.ru/aviasalon.maks http://pilot.strizhi.info/photos/v/MAKS-2007/ http://photo.strizhi.info/main.php http://pilot.strizhi.info/category/aviation/maks-2007/ http://russos.livejournal.com/380237.html http://russos.livejournal.com/379951.htm http://russos.livejournal.com/379586.html http://russos.livejournal.com/378992.html http://russos.livejournal.com/377555.html http://russos.livejournal.com/377218.html http://russos.livejournal.com/376838.html http://www.missiles.ru/foto_MAKS-2007_16-08.htm http://00521.livejournal.com/30721.html http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2328.0.html If you know some more links, please post in … Continue reading MAKS 2007 Photos
