Russia's Military Aircraft in the 21st Century
Russia's Military Aircraft in the 21st Century

Author: Yefim Gordon

Publisher: Midland Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781857802245

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This interesting survey looks at Russian military aviation in the post-Soviet era. While difficulties with funding means that the large new aircraft programs of the Cold War era are likely to remain things of the past, military aviation in Russia is not standing still. Upgrades to existing programs and reorganization of current resources are two of the ways in which combat capability is being not just maintained but enhanced. This volume looks at programs like the new Mi-8MTKO and Mi-24PN night-capable helicopters from Mil. The latest Sukhoi upgrades such as the Su-24M2, Su-25SM, and Su-27SM are also explored, along with the programs designed to extend the capabilties of the Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers by allowing for the carriage of new and more capable missiles. The revamping of the Russian Air Force's training fleet with the Yakovlev's Yak-130 is also considered, contrasting the differences between the first ones built and production-standard aircraft.

Russian Air Power
Russian Air Power

Author: Yefim Gordon

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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This volume deals with the current state of the Russian Air Arm, explaining its structure and order of battle in the light of recent reorganizations. Also included are accounts of the first and second Chechen Wars, and brief descriptions of all aircraft types currently in use.

Russian Aviation and Air Power in the Twentieth Century
Russian Aviation and Air Power in the Twentieth Century

Author: Robin Higham

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 9780714647845

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In 1977, Robin Higham and Jacob Kipp edited Soviet Aviation and Air Power, the first comprehensive study of Russian aviation. This new volume brings together both new editors and new contributors, to take a fresh look at Russian and Soviet aviation in the twentieth century. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1990, new archives have become available as well as new perspectives, and all the contributors to this new volume have based their research on newly available material. While some chapters update those in the 1977 work, most break new ground, such as those dealing with the aircraft industry, the designers, and Soviet Air combat on the periphery.

Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in the Americas
Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in the Americas

Author: Yefim Gordon

Publisher:

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781902109541

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The first recipient of Soviet military hardware in the Americas was Cuba in 1959. Since then the Cuban Air Force has operated the MiG-15 to the MiG-29, An-26 and Il-76MD transports and more. Cuban combat aircraft have seen action against the ships and aircraft used by the CIA in its subversive activities against Cuba. Other Latin American nations have also ordered Russian military aircraft - based on common sense and economic expediency rather than political affiliations. These include Mexico; Brazil; neighboring Colombia; the Argentina Air Force and Bolivia which is among the latest customers for the Mi-17, with plans to use for drug-busting operations. Another major customer for Soviet aircraft was Peru, which ordered An-26 and An-32 transports, MiG-29 fighters, Su-20/Su-22 fighter-bombers and Su-25 attack aircraft. Peruvian Su-22s have been involved in the border conflict with neighboring Ecuador and Soviet aircraft (notably Mi-17 and Mi-24 helicopters) have been actively used by the Sandinista regime in Nicaragua against the US-backed Contras insurgents during the civil war. More recently, Venezuela, another country noted for its anti-US stance, purchased a large batch of Su-30MKV multi-role fighters, as well as Mi-17 and Mi-26 helicopters. Written by the acknowledged experts in the field and illustrated throughout with photographs and color artwork, this is the definitive record of Soviet and Russian military aircraft and their combat operations in this region.

Red Air
Red Air

Author: Sanu Kainikara

Publisher: Universal-Publishers

Published: 2007-10

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1581129831

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"The Russian Air Force carries the mantle of the erstwhile 'Red Air Force' of the Soviet Union and has a long and illustrious history backed by grand traditions and customs. The Russian Air Force is still coming to grips with its changed circumstances after the collapse of the Soviet Union and is perhaps in the best shape of the three armed forces to be able to lend credence to the Russian Federation's claim to international influence and power projection capabilities. Doctrine is the reflection of a nation's character, and air power doctrine is influenced by the strategic culture of a nation. Nowhere else is this more apparent than in the case of the Russian Air Force. The Red Air Force has been directly influenced by the political upheavals in the Soviet Union and now Russia, but has displayed exemplary resilience in continuing to provide adequate support for government policies. The impact of political ideology on the development of doctine and air power has not been greater in any other air force around the world. This book is an extension of a doctoral thesis produced in 2005 and is essential reading for anyone trying to come to grips with the intricate relationship that exists between national security imperatives, political ideology and the development of military doctrine."--Back cover

Russian Military Aviation Directory
Russian Military Aviation Directory

Author: Piotr Butowski

Publisher:

Published: 2005-01

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9781880588512

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9 x 12 208 pgs 500 color photos 10 color full-page 3-view artworks, 25+ side-view color profiles 15 large cutaways hundreds of technical & line drawings There is no comparable work. The material presented is the latest available and has been researched and written by one of the foremost authors in the field of Russian military aviation. Russia's aircraft and air forces remain the hottest topics within the field of contemporary military aviation. This book is an incredible value at $29.95.

Sukhoi Su-34 'Fullback': Russia's 21st Century Striker
Sukhoi Su-34 'Fullback': Russia's 21st Century Striker

Author: Hugh Harkins

Publisher: Centurion Publishing

Published: 2013-10-02

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781903630341

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Su-34 The Su-34 'Fullback' was developed from the Su-27 'Flanker' interceptor/fighter as a fourth plus generation stike aircraft for service with the Russian Air Force. Conceived in the twilight years of the Soviet Union, the aircraft weathered the finacial crisis that gripped post cominist Russia following the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990's, maturing into an advanced strike aircraft, deliveries to the Russian Air Force commencing in late 2006. The aircraft is currently in service with increasing numbers being ordered to replace that countries aging fleet of Su-24M/M2 strike aircraft. It is also planned for the Su-34 to replace the Su-24MR in the tactical reconnaissance role. This volune covers the program from conception to operational service with chapters describing the aircraft, systems and weapons, production, flight testing and initial service. The text is complimented by black and white photographs

Su-34: Russia's 4th+ Generation Strike Fighter
Su-34: Russia's 4th+ Generation Strike Fighter

Author: Hugh Harkins

Publisher: Centurion Publishing

Published: 2019-10-18

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9781903630457

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Su-34The Sukhoi Su-34 'Fullback' strike fighter was developed from the Sukhoi Su-27 'Flanker' air superiority fighter as a 4th+ generation stike aircraft for service with the VKS - Russian Federation Air Force - from the second decade of the twenty first century. The Su-34 was designed to replace the Russian Federations aging fleet of Sukhoi Su-24M/2 variable-geometry strike aircraft and possibly the Su-24MR in the tactical reconnaissance role. Conceived under the T-10V program in the twilight years of the Soviet Union - Union of Soviet Socialist Republics - the design weathered the financial crisis that gripped Russia following the break-up of that union on 25 December 1991. The T-10V matured into an advanced strike aircraft, deliveries to the Russian Federation Air Force commencing in second half of the first decade of the twenty first century.This volume covers the program from conception to operational service with chapters describing the aircraft design, development, production, systems, weapons complexes and strike operations flown by the Russian Aerospace Group supporting the Syrian Arab Republic in the civil war that gripped that nation in the 2010's.

Russia Military Aircraft
Russia Military Aircraft

Author: Alexandre Zanfirov

Publisher:

Published: 2019-11-09

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9781706822868

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This is a comprehensive look at the current mix of Russian military aircraft, to include the Tupolev PAK DA stealth bomber and the Sukhoi Su-57 (Felon).