F-22/F-35 - Russian Competition

[Monster Dave]

Looks like Russia is bringing some competition for the US F-22/F35 in 2013:

2010.02.12 T-50-1_4_25.mpg


I think the tap on the nose is what gives it the "seal of approval" by the pilot. 


In all honesty though, to me it looks more like a flying pancake than a state-of-the-art fighter. I suppose only time will tell.


Thoughts?

[Triple J]

Kind of looks like a cross between the F-22 and F-23. Probably a bad ass airplane.

[mitt]

Manned aircraft, that is so year 2000.



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[Monster Dave]

It's got a lot of moving wing parts as can be seen early in the video clip - front and rear of the wings.

Manned aircraft, that is so year 2000.



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[zarn02]

I've always liked the look of Russian planes. And from what I've read this one is pretty impressive.

Now do the Ruskies actually need a next-gen fighter? Probably no more than we do, but I guess you have to do something with your money...

[numbskull]

Damn cool.
Wonder how fast it can go in K mode...

[The Bearded Duc]

Looks like a bigger, badder F-15. But the vectored thrust probably makes a plane that big quite formidable!

[MrFryMoto]

will it take off if it's on a treadmill?

[Monster Dave]

Hey I saw that Myth Busters episode!!

[Raux]

looks like the Russian's liked the F-23 more than we did

[CDChase1981]

 

looks like the Russian's liked the F-23 more than we did

It really does look a lot like the F-23.

With thrust vector engine nozzles and movable wing leading edge root extensions, the Russian fighter should be insanely maneuverable.