Russian Photos (updated on regular basis)

[CaptMorgan68]

Any news on MiG-31Bm program? That plane is critical to a national air-defense system, but was going suicide-inducing slow. Also will PAK-FA replace MiG-31 eventually just like it will 29s/27s? I think it will be adequate for the role (though a specialized plane would be ideal, MiG-31 had some truly unique qualities when it entered service, and still has some areas it is unmatched in ), but they will need upward of 500 to replace all 3 types.

well I'm not sure PAK FA can be compared to MiG-31 or any other aircraft currently at Russia's disposal on a 1 to 1 basis in terms of technology and integration with AD networks. so the actual numbers required to sustain/improve a meaningful defense capability may be lower

[Andy_UA]

Is there confirmation that Poliment is AESA?

I've never seen any reliable confirmation of it. It is clear that it is some sort of quadruple Phased Array, but whether it is active or passive, I've never seen any reliable information.

I think so -





http://www.altair-navy.ru/rus/base/

Altair merged with A-A on december 26th 2010.

[MkayNow?]

well I'm not sure PAK FA can be compared to MiG-31 or any other plane currently at Russia's disposal on a 1 to 1 basis in terms of technology and integration with AD networks so the actual numbers required to sustain/improve a meaningful defense capability may be lower

Oh yeah no doubt it won't be 1 for 1 (and shouldn't be), but I don't see how they can get away with much less than 500 airframes to replace both tactical and long range aircraft, in a huge country like Russia, and one that considers an independent policy paramount. Keep in mind I am talking long term, in the short term PAK-FA will be supplemented by SU-35s, upgraded legacy planes, etc.

[CaptMorgan68]

Oh yeah no doubt it won't be 1 for 1 (and shouldn't be), but I don't see how they can get away with much less than 500 airframes to replace both tactical and long range aircraft, in a huge country like Russia, and one that considers an independent policy paramount. Keep in mind I am talking long term, in the short term PAK-FA will be supplemented by SU-35s, upgraded legacy planes, etc.

I see your point...

[CaptMorgan68]

Russian Air Force will receive a new radar for reconnaissance in the mountains

google translation:

Radio engineering troops (TRI) of Russian Air Force will soon have a locator, which will effectively carry out reconnaissance in mountainous terrain.

"Now companies of the PK (Militasry Industrial Complex) are finalizing the work on hardware, which allows to implement a new method for conducting radar reconnaissance of polygonal objects, including in mountainous terrain," - CID chief Maj. Gen. Anatoly Boyarintsev told reporters .

"By deploying such a radar you can block the mountain gorge ", he said.

The general added that the CID has already deployed single samples of the new technology. ""This is a new trend, as till now we did not have any new technology being fielded"

http://vpk.name/news/2302_vvs_rossii...i_v_gorah.html

[medo]

Radar Barrier?

[CaptMorgan68]

Radar Barrier?

radar to more effectively track various targets in mountaneous terrain...

[MkayNow?]

http://balancer.ru/forum/punbb/attac...162&download=1

Alexander Nevsky, finally a decent photo.

http://www.flot.com/upload/iblock/a8d/detail134117.jpg

[medo]

Radar Barrier is bistatic radar with up to 10 stations in a chain, so it could more easily follow contour of mountains.

[artjomh]

http://balancer.ru/forum/punbb/attac...162&download=1

Alexander Nevsky, finally a decent photo.

http://www.flot.com/upload/iblock/a8d/detail134117.jpg

LOL, I am still amazed by the insistance of the Navy and the shipyard to constantly hide and photoshop the bow, in particular, the torpedo tubes.

Oh, the horror, here they are, Borei's torpedo tubes, uncensored. EDIT: Or were, until I got yelled at. But trust me, they are secret only to officials. 8)



But look, official photos!!!

Shopped



Shopped



Shopped again and again!



This insistense at OPSEC for something that isn't even new (those are the same tubes as on Akula) just makes me a sad panda.

[CaptMorgan68]

Radar Barrier is bistatic radar with up to 10 stations in a chain, so it could more easily follow contour of mountains.

I see. thank u

[MkayNow?]

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/4402/...62b977c_XL.jpg

Seeing an operational 956 is always nice :/


http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5201/...d1269e_XXL.jpg

JAWS!

[Hyde]

LOL, I am still amazed by the insistance of the Navy and the shipyard to constantly hide and photoshop the bow, in particular, the torpedo tubes.

Oh, the horror, here they are, Borei's torpedo tubes, uncensored.

This insistense at OPSEC for something that isn't even new (those are the same tubes as on Akula) just makes me a sad panda.

If they consider it OPSEC, then it is OPSEC. I think it wouldn't be bad if you could follow the forum rules regarding OPSEC and remove the picture, like it is common to do in this forum. I mean, just because it's Russian it doesn't make it any less important to maintain OPSEC than for American or European hardware..

[MkayNow?]

http://s52.radikal.ru/i138/1101/79/72b342787375.jpg

What a pleasant photo. 1 956, 3 1155s, 1 1164...would be nice to see a 22350 among them!

http://i033.radikal.ru/1012/26/1b5ee7b15568.jpg

Finally this monstrosity will stop ruining Sevmash photos.

[artjomh]

If they consider it OPSEC, then it is OPSEC. I think it wouldn't be bad if you could follow the forum rules regarding OPSEC and remove the picture, like it is common to do in this forum. I mean, just because it's Russian it doesn't make it any less important to maintain OPSEC than for American or European hardware..

Happy now? 8)

PS: There are so many things posted on this forum that are classed as DSP (Internal Use Only) it's not even funny. People don't even realise how many things in the Russian military/government are technically a secret and incur a liability if revealed. But that is a story for another day. 8)