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ikalugin · 01-27-16, 05:17 PM

I wonder how they got the figures for the T50S stealth performance, as there is no availiable immagery of the assembled, post RAM coatings application, T50-6-2 aircraft at the moment, the aircraft that has the stealth related stuff installed (for RCS testing).

izd117 complies with the TTT/TTZ for the PAK-FA program. 2nd gen engines are in development but are more of the long term capability growth thing, supercruise and other features work with the izd117. Also note that not only does the current T50 set up have both the regulated intakes and the round nozles, features that improve engine performance, but the izd117 also having about the same specific parameters (specific thrust and specific fuel consumption) as the F119.

All said however - PAK-FA is behind shedule somewhat, atm the plans are for the 12 T50S and 4 (or was it 6?) PMI aircraft by 2020 time frame, meaning that it's arrival to actual front line service would be in 2020-2025 time frame. The issues appear to be structural (solved) and in terms of producing the aircraft (the city where they are produced is not known for best industrial practices and is geographically remote - in the Far East).

01-27-16, 05:17 PM	#3
ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I wonder how they got the figures for the T50S stealth performance, as there is no availiable immagery of the assembled, post RAM coatings application, T50-6-2 aircraft at the moment, the aircraft that has the stealth related stuff installed (for RCS testing). izd117 complies with the TTT/TTZ for the PAK-FA program. 2nd gen engines are in development but are more of the long term capability growth thing, supercruise and other features work with the izd117. Also note that not only does the current T50 set up have both the regulated intakes and the round nozles, features that improve engine performance, but the izd117 also having about the same specific parameters (specific thrust and specific fuel consumption) as the F119. All said however - PAK-FA is behind shedule somewhat, atm the plans are for the 12 T50S and 4 (or was it 6?) PMI aircraft by 2020 time frame, meaning that it's arrival to actual front line service would be in 2020-2025 time frame. The issues appear to be structural (solved) and in terms of producing the aircraft (the city where they are produced is not known for best industrial practices and is geographically remote - in the Far East). __________________ Grumpy as always. Last edited by ikalugin; 01-27-16 at 05:27 PM.