Russia began construction of a new strategic bomber fifth generation. The work is carried out in the framework of the program “Promising aviation complex long-range aviation”.
As reported by TASS, the development of design documentation for stealth bombers completed and began delivery of the goods on one of the aircraft factories of the United aircraft Corporation for the manufacture of elements of the airframe. Manufacturing began on the cockpit. “Final Assembly of the whole machine to be completed in 2021,” reads the Agency’s report.
Recall that in December last year, Deputy defense Minister of Russia Alexei Krivoruchko said that the draft design of the aircraft was approved and initiated the establishment of parts and component parts of prototypes of PAK DA. Separately conducted bench tests of the engines.
Note that the stealth bomber is designed according to the scheme “flying wing” to reduce its radar signature. The new aircraft will replace all three types, standing on the armament: the Tu-22M3, Tu-95 and Tu-160. Armed with his hypersonic missiles with great range and artificial intelligence and a range of up to seven thousand kilometers. In addition, the bomber will get a system of electronic warfare.
