Sukhoi Su-32

The Su-32 plane is a special-purpose version of the Su-27; its production is being set up in Novosibirsk.

The two-seat Su-32 fighter-bomber is designed for tactical deployment against air, ground and naval targets (including small and mobile targets) on solo and group missions in daytime and at night, under favourable and adverse weather conditions and in a hostile environment with counter-fire and EW counter-measures deployed, as well as for air reconnaissance.

Aircraft performance
Normal takeoff mass, kg	38,240
Maximum ordnance, kg	8,000
Service ceiling (without external ordnance and stores), km	15
Maximum flight speed at sea level (without external ordnance and stores), km/h	1,400
Maximum flight speed at altitude (without external ordnance and stores), km/h	1,900
G-limit (operational)	9
Maximum range, km	1,100
Ferry range, km	4,000
Maximum airborne time (pilot-dependent), hours	10
Aeroplane dimensions:
- length, m	23.34
- wingspan, m	14.7
- height, m	6.09
Crew	2
In-flight refuelling system
Maximum flow rate (at entry pressure of 3.5 kg/cm 2), l/min	1,100
Powerplant
Number and type of engines	2 x AL-31F
Thrust in afterburner, kgf	12,500 -2 %

Avionics
1. Avionics
1.1. Electronic countermeasures suite
1.2. Multi-purpose forward-looking PAA radar
2. Optical-electronic attack and navigation system
2.1. Information visualisation system
2.2. Onboard graphics station
2.3. Laser/TV station
3. Aeroplane control system
3.1. Autopilot system
3.2. Remote control system
4. Communications system
5. Integrated defensive aids suite
6. Kh-59ME missile preparation and telecommand homing equipment pod
7. Monitoring and recording system
7.1. Onboard automatic monitoring and display system
7.2. Unbiased monitoring equipment
7.3. Flight information recording equipment

Sukhoi Su 35 : A new aircraft with an old name

The Su-35 has long been a brand name in the aviation world. Since 1992, an export version of the Su-27 fighter (created under the order of the Russian Air Force) has been demonstrated at international air shows. At the turn of the millennium, Su-35 fighters participated in the tenders of Korean and Brazilian air forces. By the mid-decade of the new century, a general concept emerged of a considerably modified Su-27 fighter, which retained the name of Su-35.

What is new in the Su-35? First off, the fighter will get an improved airframe, which will dramatically increase its service life to 6,000 hours, 30 years of operation (the time before the first test and recondition and the between-repairs period has been increased to 1,500 hours, or 10 years of operation). Aerodynamically it is similar to the Su-27. But unlike the Su-30MKI it will feature no canard fins. All the three channels will have electrically signaled control without mechanical cabling. The use of a new integrated control system (developed by MNPK Avionika Moscow-based Research and Production Association) simultaneously performing functions of several systems – remote control, automatic control, limiting signals system, air signals system, chassis wheels braking system – will enhance the fighter’s handling capability and maneuverability.

Among the Su-35 design features, worth of note is the absence of an overhead brake flap, a standard characteristic of the Su-27. Its functions are performed by an active rudder. The Su-35 chassis has been reinforced because of the increased takeoff and landing weight of the aircraft. For the same reason, the front bearing has two wheels. The improved radar stealth reduces the reflectance of the Su-35 in the X radio waveband and in the angle range of ±60°.

War Aircraft : F - 35 Lighting II

No fighter in the history of military aviation comes close to the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter – a truly transformational weapon system that provides quantum leaps in survivability and lethality.

* Provides the United States and allied governments with an affordable, stealthy 5TH generation fighter for the 21st century
* Brings stealth capability that is integrated throughout the aircraft with embedded antennas, aligned edges and special coatings and materials
* Meets multiple service requirements with a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter
* Conducts air-to-air and air-to-ground combat missions simultaneously with near impunity
* Carries a comprehensive sensor package that integrates vast amounts of battlespace information with allied forces in the air, on the ground, at sea or in space



The single-engine F-35 Lightning II will be manufactured in three variants:

* Conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) for the U.S. Air Force
* Carrier variant (CV) for the U.S. Navy
* Short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) for the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.K. Royal Air Force and Royal Navy

With greatly increased reliability and ease of maintenance, the F-35 joins the world’s only other 5TH generation fighter, the F-22 Raptor, in defining the ultimate in fighter performance.

The F-35 Lightning II’s successful first flight occurred Dec. 15, 2006. Flight testing continues to advance full development of this 5TH generation fighter. Flight testing of the STOVL variant begins in 2008. Deliveries to the armed services are scheduled to begin in 2010 and continue well beyond 2030.

F-16 Fighting Falcon

The F-16 soars above all others as the world’s standard. Nations around the world have evaluated the variety of choices available and consistently selected the F-16, the world’s most capable multirole fighter. More than 4,300 F-16s have been produced for 24 countries with 52 follow-on buys by 14 customers – a key indicator of customer satisfaction. These customers have experienced the performance and reliability of the F-16 firsthand and reaffirm the high quality of the aircraft.



Nations who operate and will operate the F-16 have made an important commitment to its citizens: national defense. To that end, no other fighter can match the F-16’s record . . . because no other fighter comes close to offering all its strengths.