All articles by Vladimir Karnozov
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NewsMAKS debuts for latest versions of Russian attack helicopters
Russian Helicopters has showcased the latest production versions of a pair of its attack helicopters at MAKS this week, with the Mil Mi-28NM and Kamov Ka-52M making their public debuts at the Zhukovsky event.
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NewsGazprom emerges as first customer for Mi-171A3 offshore helicopter
Russian Helicopters appears to have a first customer lined up for the new A3 variant of its long-running Mil Mi-171 heavy-class rotorcraft after oil giant Gazprom signed up to the programme, although details of the agreement remain limited.
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NewsHybrid-electric LMS-901 unveiled as replacement for An-2
Mock-up displayed at MAKS, but developer hopes to have single-propeller utility aircraft in service by 2023
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NewsRussia targets low cost, high performance with Su-75 Checkmate fighter
United Aircraft is pitching the single-engined Su-75 to export markets as an affordable, fifth-generation type that shares characteristics with Sukhoi’s Su-57.
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NewsRussia claims unidentified foreign buyers for recon version of Orion-E UAV
Russia has signed its first contracts for export of the reconnaissance version of its Kronstadt Group Orion-E medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned air vehicle.
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ANALYSIS: Russian military aviation battles back
Russia’s military-industrial complex – and its aircraft-making industry as an integral part of it – is striving to adjust to the new geopolitical reality that emerged as a result of the annexation of Crimea, the civil war in neighbouring Ukraine and Moscow’s military aid to the Syrian government of Bashar ...
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PARIS: China and India demand steadies Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters (RH) is a strong, viable rotorcraft manufacturer with firm footing in the domestic and overseas markets. But its future prospects are darkened by events unfolding in the neighboring Ukraine, the company’s longtime majority supplier of turboshaft engines.
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NewsMAKS: Sukhoi's PAK-FA makes formation debut in Moscow
Sukhoi flew three PAK-FA/T-50 fighter prototypes at the MAKS Moscow air show ...
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NewsMAKS: Sberbank signs for 20 MC-21s and 20 Superjets
Russian lessor Sberbank intends to take 20 Irkut MC-21 narrowbodies and a similar number of Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional airliners. Preliminary agreements...
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NewsMAKS: Rysachok twin turboprop exhibited in armed guise
Russian industrial collaboration was on display at MAKS in the form of the Rysachok twin turboprop.
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NewsIN FOCUS: long range Superjet set for launch
Russian energy giant Gazprom's internal carrier, Gazpromavia, is to be the first recipient of the long-range Sukhoi Superjet 100LR, which has just started flight tests.
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NewsAERO INDIA: United Aircraft boss urges full MTA contract
United Aircraft (UAC) wants a contract for full-scale development of the Indian/Russian Multirole Transport Aircraft (MTA) to be signed later this year, following the completion of the current project definition and draft design phase, says UAC president Mikhail Pogosyan.
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NewsMiG-29K carrier trials for India completed
RAC MiG has completed sea trials of its MiG-29K/KUB combat aircraft involving the Indian navy's future aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, with deliveries...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Russian's next-generation bomber takes shape
Confirmation came on the occasion of the Russian air force centennial celebrations in August. Addressing media, air force commander-in-chief Lt Gen Victor Bondarev revealed that development of a new strategic bomber, the PAK-DA, had commenced.
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NewsIraq orders Mi-28 attack helicopters
Baghdad has ordered military equipment worth over $4.2 billion from Moscow, including 30 Mi-28 attack helicopters ...
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NewsRussia signs deal for new-generation Il-76 transports
The Russian air force is to get 39 new Il-76 airlifters, under a contract signed on 3 October ...
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NewsPICTURES: Irkut launches Su-30SM test campaign
Russia's Sukhoi Su-30SM multirole fighter performed its maiden flight on 21 September ...
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PICTURES: Russia celebrates air force centenary
More than 110 aircraft took part in three-day celebrations of the Russian air force's 100 anniversary at the Ramenskoye aerodrome in Zhukovsky near Moscow...
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Sukhoi starts tests on PAK-FA’s radar
Sukhoi says it has started testing an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar on its fifth-generation T-50 PAK-FA fighter in a statement issued...
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Russia to examine new 130-seat project next year
Russia's trade and industry ministry is stressing that it has yet to decide the nature of a new aircraft to address the 130-seat sector, but it remains keen on participating in the market.