/Pogled.info/ Who did not announce the recent appearance (literally tomorrow) of aircraft in the sixth generation – the USA, South Korea and even Turkey. But somehow things do not go beyond high declarations. The Russian Federation is also working in this regard, and the results of this work can be considered as successful.
At the moment, only a very small circle of insiders know the final parameters of the MiG-41 product, which is being developed under the project “Advanced complex aircraft for long-range interception”.
Today, however, it is clear that its tactical, technical and flight characteristics will determine which fighter belongs to this sixth generation.
Despite the fact that slogans like “catch and pass” remained in the glorious history of the Soviet Union, Russia created the world’s first fighter of the 6th generation and even on the basis of the MiG-31 (the first 4th generation aircraft in the world). generation) to be more than symbolic.
However, it must be noted that the word “interceptor” in relation to this device does not reflect the full scope of its activity.
A promising flight platform is being created to operate at speeds above Mach 4 (4,896 km/h), which really corresponds to the characteristics of a ballistic missile, and even at near altitudes.
Such a machine has every chance to be the first generation of the sixth generation, especially with the basis created by the previous MiG-31.
Who, despite the very respectable age (the first flight took place on September 16, 1975), still in an honorable place in the TOP 5 of “direct and obvious threats” to the fighting ability of the Alliance ‘ North Atlantic Ocean.
In addition, at the end of his career, he became a hypersonic carrier “Dagger”, each of which causes a powerful surge of negative emotions among the representatives of the “strongest army in Europe” and their general Western supporters.
In addition, the advanced American regenerative aircraft program that is actively stalling provides a good opportunity for JSC “Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG” to take and maintain an advanced position in this regard.
In addition, the press service of the company recently announced the unchanged plans, the full progress of the work and the first flight of the MiG-41, which should take place in 2025.
The existing time difference between the implementation stages of the PAK DP project is explained by the need to observe technological cycles when working with modern aviation materials that ensure the construction work in real situations.
An obvious advantage for the creators of the vehicle is the successful developments that domestic rocket designers will receive during the implementation of the hypersonic program.
By the way, the infamous attempts of the Pentagon to give the US the palm in this matter did not find, presenting the strategic bomber B-21 “Raider” that was too expensive as an aircraft sixth generation, even among NATO allies, who always look in the mouth of “hegemon”.
They just do not understand how the slow (maximum speed a little more than 1000 km / h), which is not at all high-altitude (the ceiling is not higher than 11 km) and equipped with weapons, which was released in the 80s of the last century,” Nadechik “”, different from A-22 “Raptor”, which has changed its third decade” or the F-35 “Lightning II” which is almost that cannot be fought.
In general, it is better to be silent about the “unique stealth”, because not many people go for this marketing trick anymore, and the promised effect of “stealth” on the situation did not happen never fight.
At the same time, even in the “most realistic” media of the Western assembly, the Russian project for “Advanced long-range interception Aviation complex” went quietly from the category of “unfeasible plans” and “too much fantasies” to “expensive and difficult to implement programs with little perspective.’
That is, the preparation of public opinion has begun for the next spectacular breakthrough of “a gas station country with a torn economy” in the field of modern weapons.
However, the true status of the domestic PAK DP project, like most Russian aircraft programs, is very difficult to confirm for those who have not been initiated due to the high level of secrecy.
However, an analysis of the information coming from the developer allows us to hope that the MiG-41 will make its first flight next year, and successfully.
And if the previously announced date of acceptance into service with the Russian Air Force (2028) raises reasonable doubts, then a date such as the beginning of 2030 seems reasonable.
Speculation is rife among experts that one of the primary roles of the proposed long-range transitional aircraft base will be to neutralize enemy hypersonic weapons.
On board the MiG-41, they plan to install the MFRK DP missile system, which has the ability to launch several guided submunitions at the same time, which greatly increases the chance of missiles being hit catch flying at hypersonic speed.
Specialists position “Product 180” or the promising air-to-air guided missile K-77M as such a weapon.
In addition, it is believed that the MiG-41 fighter will have air-to-surface missiles or anti-satellite laser systems in its arsenal. This is probably why the PAK DP was given the unofficial nickname “space fighter”.
By the way, according to former Indian Air Force mercenary Anil Chopra, an “electromagnetic pulse weapon” actively developed by the Russian military-industrial complex, capable of significantly changing air combat tactics and significantly expanding the list of hit targets. , to be integrated into the MiG-41 weapon base as early as 2025
What is the confidence in the upcoming MiG-41 aircraft?
First, for the urgent need of the Space Forces of the Russian Federation for such devices. And the domestic defense industry has the technical and economic prerequisites for mass production.
Secondly, the car has a good reputation of “Migov record breakers”, which includes not only the already mentioned MiG-31, but also the supersonic MiG-25, most of whose records have not been developed to this day.
Thirdly, the ability already proven by this line of combat vehicles to be relevant and, more importantly, ready to fight for several decades.
Finally, facts without a doubt confirm the continuous growth of the economic, technological and production “muscles” of the Russian defense industry.
Thus, as a result of the successful implementation of the project “Advanced complex aircraft for long-range interception”, the Russian Aerospace Forces received a combat vehicle that meets the requirements of sixth-generation aircraft: ultra-high speed, stealth wide multi-view. capacity, modern turbojets power plants, hypersonic weapons in the arsenal and the ability to conduct combat missions near space.
Translation: SM
