Modern Russian Army in the photos.

[Another Ahab]

Su-17s of the Polish Air Force.

This is the swing wing version of the Sukhoi Su-7 - but in reality it is a very different aircraft.

Wondering what the crew size is of the SU-17; it almost looks like there's enough "glass" in the cockpit to be 2-3 in there:

- Pilot, Navigtor, Weapons officer?

 

[Viper8]

The basic SU-17/22 aircraft is single pilot. The two-seater in the first video (Red 30 is a SU-22UM; instructor sits in the rear cockpit, in parts of the video you can see the rear periscope extended so the instructor can see in front of the aircraft.

 

[Viper8]

And that was supposed to read "Red THREE ZERO EIGHT," not "Red three zero smiley-face-with-sunglasses." Sorry - forgot my emoji shortcuts there....

 

[GoldComet6]

Soviet Attack Aircraft / Sukhoi Su-34 "Fullback"


Based on current reports from Syria, the Su-34s are being used by the Russian Air Force to attack targets every day now.

This video is in English and about 50 minutes long. It is a history of Soviet attack aircraft and tries to show how the Su-34 came about. It does spend lots of time talking about other aircraft, but in general it seems pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oa6VUr9Rqw


This one is in Russian, but has some good air to air shots.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANeQ3rC8KDs

 

[GoldComet6]

Mil Mi-26 (Halo) take off


These are huge Russian helicopters used by Russian military - there are many different versions in service. They are also used around the world for heavy lift work as they are the largest helicopters in service today.

Notice how small the tires are in comparison to the fuselage. Eight blade main rotor, twin engines and empty weight is over 60,000 lbs. Pretty amazing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuedrmFtli0


Mi-26 Picking up a CH-47

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TthcAA5gp7A

Russian helicopter site
http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/en/helicopters/military/mi-26.html


General characteristics

• Crew: Five: 2 pilots, 1 navigator, 1 flight engineer, 1 flight technician
• Capacity:
  • 90 troops or 60 stretchers
  • 20,000 kg cargo (44,090 lb)
• Length: 40.025 m (131 ft 3¾ in) (rotors turning)
• Rotor diameter: 32.00 m (105 ft 0 in)
• Height: 8.145 m (26 ft 8¾ in)
• Disc area: 804.25 m[SUP]2[/SUP] (8,656.8 ft²)
• Empty weight: 28,200 kg (62,170 lb)
• Loaded weight: 49,600 kg (109,350 lb)
• Max. takeoff weight: 56,000 kg (123,450 lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × Lotarev D-136 turboshafts, 8,500 kW (11,399 shp) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 295 km/h (159 kt, 183 mph)
• Cruise speed: 255 km/h (137 kt, 158 mph)
• Range: 1,920 km (1,036 nmi, 1,190 mi) (with auxiliary tanks)
• Service ceiling: 4,600 m (15,100 ft)

 

[marchplumber]

Soviet Attack Aircraft / Sukhoi Su-34 "Fullback"


Based on current reports from Syria, the Su-34s are being used by the Russian Air Force to attack targets every day now.

This video is in English and about 50 minutes long. It is a history of Soviet attack aircraft and tries to show how the Su-34 came about. It does spend lots of time talking about other aircraft, but in general it seems pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oa6VUr9Rqw


This one is in Russian, but has some good air to air shots.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANeQ3rC8KDs

I don't care who built it, that there aeroplane is just down right "SEXY"! Love the looks of the long swooped fuselage and front canards!! Purdy Bird!

 

[Another Ahab]

I don't care who built it, that there aeroplane is just down right "SEXY"! Love the looks of the long swooped fuselage and front canards!! Purdy Bird!

I sure do agree with you there, marchplumber.

It looks like nothing but just pure slender wing, amazing that it carries payload to boot. That is one beautiful airframe.

 

[GoldComet6]

I don't care who built it, that there aeroplane is just down right "SEXY"! Love the looks of the long swooped fuselage and front canards!! Purdy Bird!

Sexy? Hmm...not sure that I would use THAT word to describe it. Personally the Su-34s look odd to me - way too nose heavy. Kinda like they'd always have to fly with the control stick pulled back to keep the nose up!

Now the standard Su-27 / 35 is far better looking to me.

 

[marchplumber]

Her nose reminds me of the F-111....

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder......"

 

[Another Ahab]

Sexy? Hmm...not sure that I would use THAT word to describe it. Personally the Su-34s look odd to me - way too nose heavy. Kinda like they'd always have to fly with the control stick pulled back to keep the nose up!

Her nose reminds me of the F-111....
"

I like that nose on the SU-34; it's almost an airfoil on its own.

 

[marchplumber]

I like that nose on the SU-34; it's almost an airfoil on its own.

Agreed.......

 

[GoldComet6]

Her nose reminds me of the F-111....

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder......"

Funny - I thought about saying that very same phrase as well.

 

[GoldComet6]

Her nose reminds me of the F-111....

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder......"

You will enjoy these!

 

[Another Ahab]

You will enjoy these!

Sweet!

 

[Another Ahab]

Her nose reminds me of the F-111....

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder......"

Funny - I thought about saying that very same phrase as well.

And,

I always thought that was "beerholder"!

 

[GoldComet6]

And,

I always thought that was "beerholder"!

I guess either way works!

 

[Another Ahab]

I guess either way works!

 

[GoldComet6]

Sweet!

More on the Su-34 Fullback! Hope you enjoy these as well.

This one is quite good. Nice air to air and cockpit scenes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEm3FQnTL7U

This one is okay - quality isn't the best.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dAI8YRZrAI

Another one - in Russian but worth a watch for the scenes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p2LUR6KNPM


Let me know if I post the same video as in a previous post. I just go by my memory to avoid that, so who knows what you'll get....

 

[GoldComet6]

Russian off road military trucks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wazHX0u0tdY


KAMAZ 4x4 / 8x8 Trucks - the guys driving these are probably having fun.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-B_eI53zV0


Russian vehicles at a recent military display - tanks and other vehicles firing


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWf91E1gSxs


I'm sure there is some propaganda here but this one is on the RT-2PM2 Topol-M (NATO reporting name: SS-27 "Sickle B) ICBM.
The missile is shown well and you can see how it operates. In Russian.

One of the most recent intercontinental ballistic missiles to be deployed by Russia, and the first to be developed after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. It was developed from the RT-2PM Topol mobile intercontinental ballistic missile.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9_-rneUjmQ

 

[Another Ahab]

Russian off road military trucks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wazHX0u0tdY

Some of these Russian videos are top-ranked product; I mean they are FUN to watch:

- Cinematography, Soundtrack, Pacing

The whole works.

I'm not much for the ICBM product. The minute ONE of those puppies is launched, by anyone, anywhere; we're probably all of us saying good-bye. So what's the point!?