| PAK DA | |
|---|---|
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| A possible PAK DA configuration | |
| Role | Stealth bomber |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev, United Aircraft Corporation(UAC) |
| Status | Under development |
| Primary user | Russian Air Force |
The PAK DA (or PAK-DA), is a Russian next-generation strategic bomber design, developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau.[1] The PAK DA acronym (ПАК ДА in Russian) stands for перспективный авиационный комплекс дальней авиации (perspektivnyi aviatsionnyi kompleks dal'ney aviatsii) meaning Perspective Aviation Complex for Long-Range Aviation.[2] The PAK DA was planned to be a new stealthy strategic bomber and is expected to enter service in 2025–30,[1] with the first aircraft delivered in 2020.[3]
Development[]
In 2008, it was reported that the Russian Air Force had tactical and technical requirements for a new generation of strategic bombers. According to some early reports, the PAK DA would be heavily based on the supersonic Tu-160 bomber.[2] Later references[when?] to the new bomber, including a televised address from then-Prime Minister Vladimir Putin,[citation needed] seemed to imply the aircraft would be an entirely new design.[4] Some speculation suggested that it might follow the stealthy design of the American Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit bomber, but there is little public supporting evidence.[5]
Russian Major General Anatoly Zhikharev stated that the new bomber would replace both the turboprop-powered Tupolev Tu-95 and the supersonic Tupolev Tu-160.[5]
In June 2012, the Deputy Prime Minister in Dmitry Medvedev's Cabinet, Dmitry Rogozin, announced the project was in doubt and the new bomber design might not be needed.[4] The Chief of the General Staff, Nikolai Makarov, responded by saying that work was still ongoing and that the design was superior to American aircraft.[6] On 9 June 2012, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that the PAK DA was confirmed as planned.[7]
Speculation about the design include a combat radius of around 3,500 kilometers with full payload, a loaded weight of 100 to 120 tonnes, 4 engines and the possible use of some equipment from the Sukhoi PAK FA project such as avionics and engines.[8] President Vladimir Putin also said work is to start on PAK DA despite the complex technology and monetary requirements.[9] On 27 August 2012, Jane's Defence reported that Dmitry Rogozin had recently called for the bomber to be capable of hypersonic speed in order to match and better the air defenses of the United States.[10] It is unclear whether Rogozin's comments refer to the bomber being hypersonic or to its ability to carry hypersonic air-launched missiles.[11] In March 2013,[12] it was reported that the selected PAK DA design would be a subsonic flying wing. In order to maintain affordability, the PAK DA will be a less ambitious project than the American Long-Range Strike-Bomber.[13]
General Anatoly Zhikharev has said that an unmanned strategic bomber may follow the PAK DA after 2040.[14]
On 30 August 2013, a Russian Defense Ministry source revealed that the PAK DA will be equipped with advanced types of precision guided weapons, including hypersonic weapons. The bomber itself will fly at subsonic speeds. A Russian hypersonic missile is in development, but is currently only able to fly for a few seconds. Hypersonic technology is being pursued so Russia does not fall behind American development of similar weapons.[15]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£ (2009-12-23). "Russia to develop new strategic bomber by 2017". RIA Novosti. http://www.en.rian.ru/russia/20091223/157335991.html. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Larkins Dsouza Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£ (2008-07-06). "PAKDA a Russian Stealth bomber". Defence Aviation. Defence Aviation. http://www.defenceaviation.com/2008/07/pakda-a-russian-stealth-bomber.html. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
- ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£ (2012-07-02). "Russia Looking at 2020 for New Generation Long-Range Bomber". RIA Novosti. http://www.en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20120702/174358197.html. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£ (2012-06-06). "Russian PAK-DA bomber in doubt, says minister". Flightglobal. http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/russian-pak-da-bomber-in-doubt-says-minister-372687/. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Isachenkov, Vladimir (2010-03-01). "Putin says Russia will build new strategic bomber, part of modernization effort". StarTribune. Associated Press. http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print_This_Story?sid=85835347. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
- ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£ (2012-06-06). "Rogozin Doubts Need to Develop New Strategic Bomber". RIA Novosti. http://www.en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20120606/173879617.html. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£ (2012-06-09). "Russia Confirms G5 Bomber Plans". RIA Novosti. http://www.en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20120609/173938424.html. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ↑ Kramnik, Ilya (2012-06-10). "PM Medvedev approves new bomber for Russian Air Force". The Voice of Russia. http://english.ruvr.ru/2012_06_09/77672775/. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
- ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£ (2012-06-14). "Putin Calls for New Long-Range Bomber and UAVs". RIA Novosti. http://www.en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20120614/174031126.html. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ↑ Jennings, Gareth (2012-08-29). "Russian deputy prime minister calls for new bomber to be hypersonic". Jane's. http://www.janes.com/products/janes/defence-security-report.aspx?ID=1065970917&channel=defence&subChannel=air. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£ (2012-11-14). "New Russian Bomber 'Will Not be Hypersonic'". RIA Novosti. http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/russia/2012/russia-121114-rianovosti01.htm. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
- ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£ (2013-03-04). "ВВС России утвердили проект нового бомбардировщика". Lenta. http://lenta.ru/news/2013/03/04/fifth/. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ↑ Karnozov, Vladimir (2012-10-15). "Russian's next-generation bomber takes shape". Flight International. http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/in-focus-russians-next-generation-bomber-takes-shape-377251/. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
- ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£ (2012-08-02). "Russia Could Deploy Unmanned Bomber After 2020 – Air Force -". RIA Novosti. http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/russia/2012/russia-120802-rianovosti01.htm. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
- ↑ Russia’s New Bomber to Carry Hypersonic Weapons - Rian.ru, 30 August 2013
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