Modern Russian Air Power, Volume 1

The Russian Air Arms Today

Piotr Butowski

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English

Harpia Publishing, LLC
01 June 2024

Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000; Military history; Air forces & warfare; Military aircraft; Aerospace & aviation technology

Series: Modern Russian Air Power

This volume launches a new series of three books from Harpia Publishing about Russian air power. The first two volumes present all types of military aircraft currently operated by Russia, their purpose, features and characteristics. The third volume will be devoted to the Russian air arms, their evolution after 1991, use in armed conflicts, structure and assets, as well as the Russian aviation industry.

The first volume presents fighters and ground-attack aircraft, uncrewed aircraft, as well as training aircraft.

Production of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter is ramping up slowly and only a few examples are in service. The 'generation 4+' Su-30, Su-34 and Su-35 multirole fighters, derivatives of the Soviet Su-27, remain the backbone of Russia's tactical aviation. During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, veteran Su-25 attack aircraft have been used extensively. An interesting development concerns the MiG-31 interceptor, which now also serves as a sub-strategic strike aircraft and satellite interceptor. Work on Russia's next-generation combat aircraft, including the Su-75 lightweight fighter and the MiG-41 heavy interceptor, is also described.

Russia's large uncrewed aircraft are at an early stage of development. The Orion, the Russian equivalent of the MQ-1 Predator, has only recently entered service. The jet-powered Okhotnik UCAV is in the prototype testing stage, as is the propeller-driven Altius, a high-altitude long-endurance UAV. Only the Forpost (based on the Israeli Searcher) reconnaissance drone and the Orlan series of small UAVs are produced in significant numbers in Russia. A novelty is the Lancet loitering munition.

Russia's military trainers comprise a mix of newly produced Russian Yak-130, Austrian DA42T and Czech L-410UVP aircraft, as well as old Soviet-era L-39Cs, An-26s, Tu-134s and others. Meanwhile, a programme to create a modern basic trainer is hindered by the lack of a suitable engine.

Along with the aircraft, this first volume presents the most important types of weapons used by them: tactical precision-guided munitions, air-to-air missiles, as well freefall bombs and unguided rockets.

AUTHOR: Piotr Butowski is a Polish analyst, journalist and writer who has been dealing with Russian aviation on a professional level for over 40 years. He is the author of around 30 books and countless articles in the world's leading aviation magazines. Starting in the late 1980s, he has attended all major airshows, industry exhibitions and aircraft presentations in Russia as well as international events in which Russia has participated. He has also visited many aviation production and design facilities and military air bases in Russia and met with many important people within the Russian aviation industry.

By: Piotr Butowski
Imprint: Harpia Publishing, LLC
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm,
ISBN: 9781950394166
ISBN 10: 1950394166
Series: Modern Russian Air Power
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 June 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Piotr Butowski is a Polish analyst, journalist and writer who has been dealing with Russian aviation on a professional level for over 40 years. He is the author of around 30 books and countless articles in the world's leading aviation magazines. Starting in the late 1980s, he has attended all major airshows, industry exhibitions and aircraft presentations in Russia as well as international events in which Russia has participated. He has also visited many aviation production and design facilities and military air bases in Russia and met with many important people within the Russian aviation industry.