Yesterday, in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, the first flight of the second prototype of the promising frontline aviation complex (PAK FA, prototype T-50), known as the 5th generation fighter, took place.
According to Interfax, citing a source in the military-industrial complex, the PAK FA landed at 16:50 Moscow time. The flight was successful. The fighter was piloted by Honored Test Pilot of Russia Sergei Bogdan.
All the tasks planned for the first flight were successfully accomplished, the agency's source said. According to him, all aircraft systems were operating normally.
The second prototype of the PAK FA was previously tested on the ground.
At the same time, the first prototype of the T-50 was tested, which has already completed about 40 flights by now.
The completion of the flight performance tests of the T-50 is planned for 2012. Already in 2013, the RF Ministry of Defense plans to conclude an agreement with the Sukhoi Design Bureau for the supply of 10 aircraft for testing weapons. Thus, the entire set of tests is planned to be completed by the end of 2013. The serial purchase of aircraft will take place within the framework of the state armaments program for 2011-2020 and will begin in 2016. In addition to 10 fighters, which will be purchased for testing weapons, 60 such aircraft will be purchased from 2016.
Recall that the first flight of the Russian fifth generation fighter took place on January 29 last year.
The main technical characteristics of the fighter are classified. At the same time, it is known that the aircraft will be able to take off and land on a runway with a length of 300-400 meters, will have a high level of intellectualization of the board.
The PAK FA will be capable of performing combat missions at any time of the day or in the weather, and will also be super-maneuverable.
Flight performance
Modification T-50-1 (expected)
Wingspan, m 16.50
Length, m 22.00
Height, m 5.30
Wing area, m2 104.00
Weight, kg
empty aircraft 18500
normal takeoff 28590
maximum takeoff 35000
fuel 12900
Engine type 2 TRDDF Saturn "product 117S"
Traction unforced, kgf 2 x 14500
Maximum speed, km / h 2500 (M = 2.35))
Cruising speed, km / h 1300-1800
Practical range, km
at supersonic speed 1850 - 2100
without refueling 3600-4400
with refueling 5500
Practical ceiling, m 20,000
Crew, people 1
Armament: dual 30-mm cannon
rocket armament on 14 suspension points
24.02.2011, 01:55:25
The UAC denied the first flight of the second prototype of the PAK FA
The United Aircraft Corporation has denied reports that the second prototype of the Russian fifth-generation T-50 fighter (PAK FA) made its maiden flight. This was reported by the radio station "Echo of Moscow" with reference to ITAR-TASS.
As of late Wednesday evening, February 23, ground tests of the aircraft are coming to an end; he has not yet risen into the air.
Earlier on February 23, Interfax reported that the T-50 (PAK FA) made its first flight, taking off from the runway of the Komsomolsk-on-Amur aviation production association.
It was also reported that the fighter was piloted by Honored Test Pilot of Russia Sergei Bogdan and that the flight went well.
