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Analysis: Russia's Project 955A SSBN Design Improvements over Project 955

At first sight the fourth nuclear-powered submarines with ballistic missiles (SSBN) of project 955 (codename Borei) looks like its predecessors. The Prince Vladimir (codename Borei-A) submarine of project 955A was initially designed as a submarine with higher combat capabilities, the Zvezda TV and radio broadcaster said

Complex design determined three main modernization guidelines for initial project 955 submarines. They include decreased noisiness, higher maneuverability, and auxiliary systems in charge of detecting the adversary and engaging weapons.

The difficult task of the creation of the underwater fleet is always compared with major city operations, which need a single mechanism and thousands of auxiliary tools to manage.

An overwhelming majority of technologies to build submarines is secret - from the design of the propeller screw to the ventilation system. It is only known that the upgraded submarine will be less noisy than its predecessors. It is to be noted that several research institutes were engaged in the design of noise insulation.

The sound-adsorbing coating together with specifically located onboard equipment provides for practically noiseless combat patrol. The sound-absorbing insulation composition changes with the emergence of each submarine, as well as the method to fix it to the hull. Unique technologies for the creation of high-density substances decreased the noisiness of modern submarines over 100 times against Cold War era U-boats.

Speed and ability to escape from the adversary were always considered the main combat criteria of nuclear submarines. The Rubin designers focused on the ability of the new submarine to maneuver, change the depth and covertly move. Its power plant and propeller screws have a unique design, which allows the fourth-generation submarine to sail at a speed of nearly 30 knots underwater.

"It is necessary to observe technological procedures and provide minimum tolerance for the propeller screw to avoid cavitation, which considerably increases the noisiness of the U-boat and can also damage the product,"
expert Sergei Ivanov told Zvezda.

Project 955A submarines have other innovations as well. They are equipped with hydraulic jets for covert movement, which together with high-duty low-magnetic hull allow sailing with maximum low noise at major depth and thus avoid detection by hydro-acoustic stations of the adversary.

The main arms of project 955A submarine remained unchanged - the Bulava ballistic missile with six multiple individually targeted reentry vehicles. Each boat carries up to 16 such missiles with a maximum range of 9300 km. Experts say the 955A project also upgraded the command system and safety of missiles onboard. Experienced engineers say the only aim of the upgrade is to decrease launch preparation time to the minimum.

Although experts agree the Prince Vladimir is already superior in combat capabilities than US Ohio-class submarines, the naval component of the Russian nuclear deterrence can soon be upgraded and reinforced with modern submarines codenamed Borei-B, the Zvezda said.

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6 new Su-35S 03, 05, 21, 22, 23, 24 red and the last for this year for 159 Guard Fighter Rgt to Besovets/Petrozadvosk 61°53'9.49"N 34° 9'20.65"E have yet received previous batch
now he have 22, replace Su-27P/S

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First flight of Beriev A-100 and exit of factory of Ilyushin IL-78M-90A

The end of the year is generally the most favorable season for news in Russia, this year not deviating from the tradition: indeed, it is on November 18 that the first Beriev A-100 made its first flight from Taganrog (Beriev factories) shortly followed by the exit of Aviastar SP (Ulyanovsk) from the first IL-78M-90A on November 29th.

These two events are significant since they are two variants of specialized devices from the IL-76MD-90A program. These two news that are apparently not related because managed by different design offices and production plants mark - finally! - a concretisation of these highly anticipated programs by the Russian air forces.
Beriev A-100

Based on the Ilyushin IL-76MD-90A, the Beriev A-100 is a new-generation AWACS aircraft that will eventually take over the Beriev A-50 at first and the Beriev A-50U at a later stage.
On June 8, 2006, a contract was signed between the Russian MoD and the Vega group for the development of a new AWACS aircraft. This new project is called Izd.PM and Vega is responsible for the development of the embedded system called Premier.

The new system resumes a configuration similar to that of the A-50 / A-50U with a rotating radome mounted on two pylons at the rear of the unit; this radome contains an AESA radar working in S-Band that performs 12 rotations per minute (twice the Shmel system on the A-50 / A-50U), which allows it to more effectively monitor the fastest targets .

The first figures available indicate that the Premier system will be able to track up to 300 targets at a distance of 650 km (depending on the type and size of targets) as well as guide 30 aircraft. These data are provided for information purposes and clearly need to be refined. In addition to the radar which is its main sensor, the A-100 has a battery of electronic warfare systems, jamming, interception of electronic signals and defensive countermeasures. This is easily seen from the outside: the A-100 is a real "flying hedgehog" with antennas fixed everywhere on the fuselage. Understandably, no detail is currently available on embedded systems and their precise functions / capabilities.

This is the third prototype of IL-76MD-90A that forms the basis for the creation of the first A-100. Released from factory on October 3rd, 2014 as IL-76MD-90A, after having carried out a fast test campaign in flight it was sent to the workshops of Beriev in Taganrog to begin its conversion in A-100.

Bearing the construction number 001-03, it was initially registered RF-78651; it's a safe bet that his registration number will be changed later as he will receive a Bort number once commissioned. Latest news, the test flight campaign will begin with the verification of the basic parameters of the aircraft from an aerodynamic point of view before starting the tests of embedded systems from March 2018.

In addition, the A-50LL flying laboratory, which is used to develop the A-100's on-board equipment, will carry out part of the test campaign alongside the first prototype. The Russian Air Force hopes to put the first aircraft into service by 2020. No firm order has been signed for the acquisition of the A-100 but the most credible estimates indicate a target of 20 aircraft ; which is consistent with the number of devices to replace.

Ilyushin IL-78M-90A

As the name suggests, the IL-78M-90A is a refueling version based on the IL-76MD-90A. First to come reinforce the IL-78 (M) Midas fleet before replacing them in the longer term.
It is no secret that the fleet of supply vessels available in Russia is small. Although air refueling is not necessarily a priority for the needs of Russian servicemen, the need for a more modern and capable fleet of tankers has become more important over time.

With the IL-96-400TZ's "temporary" downtime (for cost reasons), despite its significantly increased and much more credible performance than the IL-78M-90A; it is the latter which is currently in production and has become the basis of the fleet of modern Russian supply vessels.
This is the eleventh prototype of IL-76MD-90A that has been selected to be transformed into a tanker prototype. Bearing the serial number 002-01, the device went into production in December 2013 and it will take 4 years for Russia to provide a completed aircraft ready to fly.

From a technical point of view, the IL-78M-90A has exactly the same overall dimensions as the IL-76MD-90A. The main modification concerns the installation of three 1M UPAZ pods (flow rate 3,000 L / min) installed at the rate of two pods under wings outside the reactors and a pod installed laterally on the fuselage at the rear of the aircraft.

The main novelty of the IL-78M-90A compared to IL-78 (M) comes from its new engine. Thanks to the superior performance offered by the PS-90A-76 engines, the maximum take-off weight increases to 220 tonnes (vs. 210 tonnes for the IL-78M) with the capacity to deliver 40 tonnes of fuel at 5,000 km (vs. 40 tonnes). at 3,000 Km for IL-78M).

As we can see, the installation of a new wing and new engines makes it possible to correct - in part - the two main defects of the IL-78M: its lack of autonomy and its low fuel transfer capacity. With the return of long-range missions from Russian strategic bombers, the need for a more efficient tanker became crucial. However, it must be kept in mind that the IL-78M-90A is still based on a cargo aircraft and therefore not optimized for refueling missions; despite the changes made to the device, it will always remain below a cell designed in this way.

At the level of the prototype itself, there are no big surprises except the presence of an LSZ-100 countermeasure system that is derived from the L-370 Vitebsk system and the installation of launchers. of lures. The IL-78 (M), despite the strategic importance of these devices, are devoid of any protection system whether passive or active; it seems that Russian decision-makers have finally realized the importance of protecting such devices.

Russia is still considering ordering 31 IL-78M-90A although no firm contract has been signed yet.It remains to be seen what the GPV 2018-2025 reserves as funding for the acquisition of new tankers;however, given the production capacity and investment for its creation, it is likely that the final number will be larger.Unless the IL-96-400TZ is (finally) launched ...

This factory outing is only a beginning, it is quite obvious that it will not be long to attend the first flight of this prototype.

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IL-76MD and IL-96-400 finaly seems order for 2 IL-96-400TZ is canceled
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Russia Starting Construction of Naval Base in Kuril Islands

Russia is beginning to build a naval base on the Kurile Islands. It will be located on Matua Island in the central part of the archipelago, expert Anatoly Ivanko writes in the Military-Industrial Courier. The base has a major military-strategic significance. The existing runway will get infrastructure and will be used as a jump-up airfield for Tu-22M3 bombers which will fly from there to distant areas of the Pacific Ocean.
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At present the 18th machine-gun-artillery division, a unique formation in the Russian arm
And also in the world defensive units Soviets had similars during WWII named Fortified Regions about 5000 pers Brigade for size with mainly MG and Art Bns for cover the enormeous front and part less important and have others Infantry Divisions for Attack/offensives by example
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Tu-22M with Kh-22 and 32 more long range a little more fast but less big warhead in service since 2016 normaly 5.8 tons 11 m !
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