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Tests of the second prototype of the T-50 (PAK FA)
The second prototype of the prospective Russian fifth generation fighter T-50 (PAK FA) made its first flight, joining the flight test program, RIA Novosti reported, citing a source familiar with the tests. Aircraft running a distinguished test pilot Sergei Bogdan Russia took off from the airfield of Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association. The first flight of the prototype was considered a success.
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It clarifies the "Interfax", the second prototype of the T-50 had been in the air 57 minutes. All the aircraft systems and the engines worked perfectly. Earlier, the president of the United Aircraft Corporation Mikhail Pogosyan said that in 2011 it is planned to connect to the flight test program of three prototype fifth-generation fighter. To date, the aircraft has been tested avionics and a number of static tests.
The fact that the second prototype of the PAK FA made its first flight, the Russian media reported the first time. The first such report was published February 23, 2011, but was later disproved.
According to the schedule, the test airframe T-50 is scheduled for completion in 2011-2012. In 2013, the Russian Defense Ministry intends to enter into a "dry" contract for the delivery of ten aircraft to test the weapons. The first stage of testing will be completed before the end of 2013. Continuous fighter purchase, provided the state armaments program for 2011-2020 will begin in 2016. In total, taking into account the first experimental batch, the Russian Air Force must get 70 T-50.
Russian promising fighter first flew on 29 January 2010. Technical characteristics of the airplane classified. At the moment we only know that the T-50 will be different high intellectualization of the board will be able to take off and land on runways length of 300-400 meters and is capable of performing combat missions in any weather and time of day. In addition, super-maneuverable fighter will be capable to make cruising flight at supersonic speed.
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It clarifies the "Interfax", the second prototype of the T-50 had been in the air 57 minutes. All the aircraft systems and the engines worked perfectly. Earlier, the president of the United Aircraft Corporation Mikhail Pogosyan said that in 2011 it is planned to connect to the flight test program of three prototype fifth-generation fighter. To date, the aircraft has been tested avionics and a number of static tests.
The fact that the second prototype of the PAK FA made its first flight, the Russian media reported the first time. The first such report was published February 23, 2011, but was later disproved.
According to the schedule, the test airframe T-50 is scheduled for completion in 2011-2012. In 2013, the Russian Defense Ministry intends to enter into a "dry" contract for the delivery of ten aircraft to test the weapons. The first stage of testing will be completed before the end of 2013. Continuous fighter purchase, provided the state armaments program for 2011-2020 will begin in 2016. In total, taking into account the first experimental batch, the Russian Air Force must get 70 T-50.
Russian promising fighter first flew on 29 January 2010. Technical characteristics of the airplane classified. At the moment we only know that the T-50 will be different high intellectualization of the board will be able to take off and land on runways length of 300-400 meters and is capable of performing combat missions in any weather and time of day. In addition, super-maneuverable fighter will be capable to make cruising flight at supersonic speed.
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