Modern aviation. Modern military aircraft - PAK-FA, Mig-29

Since the first use of aircraft on the fieldmilitary confrontation, their role in the battle is becoming ever larger with every passing year. Particularly dynamic the importance of aviation in the military conflict has increased over the past 30-50 years. Every year, combat aircraft receive increasingly sophisticated electronic systems and more powerful weapons. Their speed and versatility increases, and the visibility for radars decreases. Modern aviation can alone solve the outcome of a military conflict, or a key influence on it. In the military history of past years, this could not be considered. Today, we learn what modern military aircraft are and what planes are at the head of domestic weapons.

The Role of Aviation

In the Yugoslav conflict, NATO aviation permittedThe situation is practically without the intervention of ground forces. The same can be observed in the first Iraqi company, when the Air Force provided the final rout of Saddam Hussein's army. Destroying the air force, US aviation and allies with impunity destroyed the armored vehicles of Iraqis.

Modern military aircraft are so expensive,that only wealthy countries can afford their development and construction. For example, the American fighter F-22 of the last generation is worth about 350 million dollars. To date, this military aircraft is a real crown of scientific and technological progress.

Current state of aviation

Today, all leading powers are concerned about the development offighter of the fifth generation. The exception is America, because it already has such aircraft on its armament. These are models F-22 and F-35. They have long since successfully passed all the tests, were launched into batch production and were adopted for service. Meanwhile, China, Japan and Russia are somewhat behind America.

At the end of the twentieth century, the Soviet Union was walking ina foot with America. The Mig-29 and Su-27 planes of the fourth generation were not inferior to the American models F-15 and F-16. However, when the Soviet Union collapsed, not the best of times for military aviation. For many years, Russia suspended work on the creation of new fighters. America in the meantime actively developed its aviation, and in 1997 the F-22 was already created. It is noteworthy that this model is prohibited to sell to other countries, and even allies. For them, based on the F-22, American designers created the F-35, which, according to experts, is inferior to its prototype in many ways.

Russian Response

Modern aviation of Russia can put inThe counterbalance to American successes was primarily the modernized Mig-29 and Su-27 models. To mark their military affiliation, workers in the military industry even came up with a separate classification. The MiG-29 and Su-27 aircraft belong to the "4 ++" generation. This suggests that they are quite a bit short of them to claim a place in the fifth generation. And this is not an attempt to "play with muscles". The planes are really good. The latest versions have improved engines, new electronics and navigation. However, this is not the fifth generation.

Aircraft PAK FA

In parallel with the modernization of the good oldfighters Russian aircraft industry worked on a true representative of the fifth generation. As a result, such a plane was developed. It is called PAK FA, which stands for "a promising aviation complex of frontline aviation." The second name of the model is T-50. In its futuristic form, it is similar to the American flagship. The model first took off in 2010. To date, we know that the aircraft is being finalized and will soon go into mass production.

Before comparing the T-50 with its Americananalogue, let's find out what the requirements of modern aviation should meet the fifth generation. The military absolutely clearly outlined the main advantages of this technique. First, such an aircraft has a low level of visibility in all wave bands. First of all, it should not be detected in the infrared and radar range. Secondly, the 5th generation fighter must be multifunctional and extremely maneuverable. Thirdly, such a device is able to go to a supersonic speed without afterburner. Fourth, he can conduct all-round fire and fire missiles at great distances. Well and, fifthly, modern military aviation is necessarily equipped with “advanced” electronics, which makes it possible to greatly alleviate the pilot's fate.

Aircraft PAK FA, compared with the US F-22,has a large size and wingspan, therefore, it will be a little more maneuverable. The T-50's top speed is slightly higher, but cruising - less. The Russian fighter has a greater practical range, and a lower take-off weight. However, in inconspicuous terms, he loses to the “American.” Modern aviation is famous not only for its armament and aerodynamics, electronics plays an important role, on whose work the vital functions of all systems of the apparatus depend. Russia has always been lagging behind in this regard. The onboard equipment of the PAK FA model also leaves much to be desired. Small-scale production of the aircraft was launched in 2014. Soon the full release of the model should begin.

Now we will consider other Russian planes giving high hopes for success.

Su-47 ("Golden Eagle")

This rather interesting model is developed inDesign Bureau Sukhoi. To date, it still remains only a prototype. Thanks to the forward swept wing, the machine has excellent maneuverability and new combat abilities. Composite materials are widely used in the “Berkut” building. The model was created as a prototype of the 5th generation fighter. However, before the requirements for such aircraft, he still does not reach. Su-47 can not develop supersonic speed without the inclusion of afterburner. In the future, the designers intend to solve this problem by installing a new engine on the aircraft. The first flight of the "Berkut" took place in 1997. Created was one instance, which to this day is used as a test aircraft.

Su-35

This is a new aircraft, which, unlikeprevious, already entered service with the Air Force of the Russian Federation, in the amount of 48 copies. The model was also developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. It belongs to the 4 ++ generation, but in terms of its technical and combat parameters, it almost claims to be in the fifth generation.

The aircraft is not much different from the model T-50. The main difference is the lack of technology "Stealth" and AFAR (active phased antenna array). The aircraft is equipped with the latest information and control system, a motor with a controlled thrust vector, and a reinforced airframe. The Su-35 fighter is capable of developing supersonic speed without activating a boost. With proper pilot skills, the machine can withstand an American F-22 aircraft on the battlefield.

Strategic bomber

Currently, work is underway at the Tupolev Design Bureau.on the creation of a new strategic bomber, which will replace the model Tu-95 and Tu-160. Development began in 2009, but only in 2014, the design bureau signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense. Accurate information about the characteristics of the model yet, it is known only that it will be subsonic and will be able to arm more than the Tu-160. It is assumed that the new bomber will be designed according to the design of the “flying wing”.

The first car, according to designers, will seelight in 2020, and in five years it will go into mass production. To create a similar aircraft working Americans. The project Next Generation Bomber developed subsonic bomber with a low level of visibility and a large radius of action (about 9000 km). According to media reports, such a machine would cost America $ 0.5 billion.

Il-112 transport aircraft

In the Ilyushin Design Bureau todayA new light transport aircraft is being developed, which will replace the outdated An-26 models used by Russia until now. The contract between the Ilyushin Design Bureau and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation was signed in 2014, but work on the creation of the machine has been going on since the 90s.

In serial production of the IL-112 should come in2018 The device will be equipped with a pair of turboprop engines. Its carrying capacity will be up to six tons. It is noteworthy that the aircraft will be able to take off and land not only on equipped runways, but also on unpaved airfields. In addition to the cargo version, the designers also plan to build a passenger vehicle modification. It is designed by the creators, will be able to operate in regional airlines.

New MiG

According to Russian and foreign media, in KBMikoyan are working to create the fifth generation of the acclaimed MiG fighter. According to the director general of the design bureau, his subordinates are actively working in this direction. The basis of the new machine, most likely, will be the MiG-35 aircraft (another representative of the generation 4 ++). The new MiG, according to the creators, will be radically different from the T-50 model, and will take on slightly different functions. About any terms so far the conversation does not go.

Conclusion

Today we learned what constitutesmodern aircraft and which model aircraft are considered the pinnacle of design skills. Of course, aviation is the future of the military industry and one of the most promising of its industries.