The Air Force includes. Army Aviation of the Russian Armed Forces. Russian military helicopters
After the adoption of SAP-2020, officials quite often talk about the rearmament of the Air Force (or, more broadly, the supply of aviation complexes in the RF Armed Forces). At the same time, the specific parameters of this re-equipment and the strength of the Air Force by 2020 are not directly given. In view of this, many media give their forecasts, but they are presented, as a rule, in tabular form - without arguments or a calculation system.
This article is just an attempt to predict combat strength Air Force of the Russian Federation by the specified date. All information is collected from open sources - from media materials. There are no claims for absolute accuracy, because the ways of the State ... ... defense order in Russia are inscrutable, and often a mystery even for those who form it.
Total strength of the Air Force
So, let's start with the main thing - with the total number of the Air Force by 2020. This number will be formed from new-built aircraft and their modernized "senior colleagues".
In his programmatic article, V.V. Putin pointed out that: “... In the coming decade, the troops will receive ... more than 600 modern aircraft, including fifth-generation fighters, over a thousand helicopters". At the same time, the current Minister of Defense S.K. Shoigu recently cited slightly different data: “... By the end of 2020, we will have to receive about 2,000 new aircraft systems from industrial enterprises, including 985 helicopters».
The numbers are of the same order, but there are differences in the details. What is it connected with? For helicopters, the delivered machines may no longer be taken into account. Some change in the parameters of SAP-2020 is also possible. But only they will require changes in funding. Theoretically, this is facilitated by the refusal to resume production of the An-124 and a slight reduction in the number of purchases of helicopters.
S. Shoigu mentioned, in fact, no less than 700-800 aircraft (we will subtract helicopters from the total number). Article by V.V. This does not contradict Putin (more than 600 aircraft), but “more than 600” does not really correlate with “almost 1000”. Yes, and money for the “extra” 100-200 cars (even taking into account the abandonment of the Ruslans) will need to be attracted additionally, especially if you buy fighters and front-line bombers (with average price Su-30SM at 40 million dollars per piece. it will turn out to be an astronomical figure - up to a quarter of a trillion rubles for 200 vehicles, despite the fact that PAK FA or Su-35S are more expensive).
Thus, the most likely increase in purchases is due to cheaper combat training Yak-130s (all the more so because it is very necessary), attack aircraft and UAVs (it seems that, according to media reports, work has intensified). Although the additional purchase of the Su-34 up to 140 units. can also take place. Now there are about 24 of them. + about 120 Su-24M. Will be - 124 pcs. But to replace front-line bombers in the 1 x 1 format, another fifteen Su-34s will be required.
Based on the given data, it seems appropriate to accept average figures of 700 airplanes and 1,000 helicopters. Total - 1700 boards.
Now let's move on to modernized technology. In general, by 2020, the share of new equipment in the Armed Forces should be 70%. But this percentage is not the same for different branches and types of troops. For the Strategic Missile Forces - up to 100% (sometimes they say 90%). For the Air Force, figures were given in the same 70%.
I also admit that the share of new equipment will “reach” 80%, but not due to an increase in its purchases, but due to a greater write-off of old machines. However, this article uses a 70/30 ratio. Therefore, the forecast is moderately optimistic. By simple calculations (X=1700x30/70), we get (approximately) 730 modernized boards. In other words, the number of the Russian Air Force by 2020 is planned in the region of 2430-2500 aircraft and helicopters.
With the total number, it seems, sorted out. Let's get down to specifics. Let's start with helicopters. This is the most covered topic, and deliveries are already in full swing.
Helicopters
By attack helicopters it is planned to have 3 (!) models - (140 units), (96 units), as well as Mi-35M (48 units). A total of 284 units were planned. (not including some cars lost in aviation accidents).
The purpose of the lesson: Introduce students to in general terms with the Air Force as a branch of the RF Armed Forces, its main
purpose, composition, weapons and military equipment.
Time: 45 minutes
Lesson type: combined
Educational visual complex: OBZh textbook Grade 10
DURING THE CLASSES
I. Introductory part
* Control of students' knowledge:
- What is the purpose of the ground forces of the RF Armed Forces?
- What are the main types of troops that are part of the Ground Forces of the Russian Federation?
- What are the combat capabilities of motorized rifle and tank troops can you list?
What are the main types small arms equipped ground forces?
— What examples of the use of the Ground Forces in peacekeeping operations do you
can you bring?
Main part
- announcement of the topic and purpose of the lesson
- explanation of new material : § 35, pp. 178-181.
The Air Force is a branch of the Armed Forces designed to protect the bodies of the highest state and military administration, strategic nuclear forces, groupings of troops, important administrative and industrial centers and regions of the country from reconnaissance and air strikes, to gain air supremacy, fire and nuclear destruction of the enemy from the air, increase mobility and ensure the actions of formations of the Armed Forces, conduct integrated reconnaissance and perform special tasks.
In the course of reforming the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, two types of Armed Forces were merged - the Air Force and the Air Defense. The essence of this integration of the Air Defense Forces and the Air Force was not a mechanical connection, but to give the combined look better parameters and a dynamic character. The combat readiness of the Air Defense Forces did not suffer from such a merger. Anti-aircraft, missile, radio engineering troops, fighter aircraft, air defense support units have been preserved. At the same time, the bulk of the regiments, brigades, air defense divisions was preserved and strengthened. The share of air defense in the combined form is about 60%. The air defense system remains a reliable shield capable, as before, of providing air cover for especially important state, military, administrative and industrial facilities. The central command post of the Air Force became the Air Defense Central Control Center, because. it turned out to be more adapted to solving a complex of tasks assigned to the united species. Thus, the control of the air defense forces of the countries of the commonwealth (Belarus and Kazakhstan) is now carried out with the Central Control Center of the Air Force. The Central Control Center of the Air Force allows you to control the territory and state border of almost the entire former USSR, with the exception of the Baltic states.
Types of modern military aviation and anti-aircraft troops.
The Russian Air Force is from associations, formations and military units and include types of aviation: long-range, military transport, front-line (it includes bomber, attack, fighter, reconnaissance aviation), army, as well as types of anti-aircraft troops: anti-aircraft missile troops, radio engineering troops.
Long-range aviation the main striking force of the Air Force, capable of effectively hitting important targets of aviation groups, carrier ships of sea-based cruise missiles, energy facilities and facilities of the highest military and government controlled, nodes of railway, automobile and sea communications.
Military transport aviation- the main means of landing troops and military equipment in the interests of operations in the continental and ocean theaters of war, it is the most mobile means of delivering materiel, military equipment, food, units and subunits to specified areas different types Armed Forces and military branches.
Front-line bomber and attack aviation - designed primarily for air support of the Ground Forces in all types of military operations (defense, offensive, counteroffensive). Frontal reconnaissance aviation is designed to conduct aerial reconnaissance in the interests of all types of the Armed Forces and combat arms. Front-line fighter aviation is designed to destroy enemy air attack weapons while solving the tasks of covering armed forces groupings, economic regions, administrative and political centers, military and other objects.
Army Aviation - designed for fire support of the Ground Forces. It is also entrusted with the tasks of combat and logistics support. In the course of a battle, army aviation strikes at enemy troops, destroys his airborne assault forces, raiding, forward and outflanking detachments; provides landing and air support for its landing forces, fights enemy helicopters, destroys its nuclear missiles, tanks and other armored equipment.
Anti-aircraft missile troops - designed to cover troops and facilities from enemy air attacks.
Radio engineering troops - designed to detect enemy air attack means in the air, identify them, escort them, notify the command, troops and civil defense bodies about them, to control the flights of their aircraft.
Armament and Air Force military equipment
The basis of fighter aviation is the MiG-29, MiG-31 and Su-27. Their modernization provides for an increase in combat effectiveness through the use of new on-board equipment.
In order to develop strike aviation, prototypes of the new Su machine are being developed. As soon as they are ready, they will be put into production. There are new modifications of the Su-25 attack aircraft.
The reduction in the number of personnel and the number of aircraft weapons and equipment in operation will be compensated by the qualitative parameters of new and modernized models. The new Il-76MF aircraft passed flight tests. The An-124 Ruslan aircraft, as well as its modified version An-124-100, have a great future. there are no analogues of this machine in the world and it is not expected in the near future.
Conclusions:
- The Air Force consists of long-range and military transport aviation, front-line bomber and attack aviation, front-line reconnaissance aviation, front-line fighter aviation, army aviation and radio engineering troops.
- The Air Force is intended for air strikes against enemy groupings, in his rear and transport.
- The Air Force conducts aerial reconnaissance and organizes air transportation.
- The military transport aviation of the Air Force is capable of landing and dropping airborne troops, transporting troops and military equipment long distances.
III. Fixing the material:
- Name the types of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
What is the purpose of the Air Force?
- Name the types of modern military aviation.
IV. Summary of the lesson.
v. Homework: 35, pp. 178-181. Tasks: 1. Prepare short message on the purpose of the anti-aircraft troops and their weapons and military equipment.
Prepare a report on the heroic deeds and records of the famous Russian pilot of the First World War, Pyotr Nesterov.
As the experience of armed conflicts that have taken place over the past decades shows, the outcome largely depends on the state of the air force. More likely to win the warring side, which has a more developed air force. Russia has a strong air force capable of resolving any conflict that poses a threat to the state. A good example is the events in Syria. Information about the history of development and the current composition of the Russian Air Force is contained in the article.
Where did it all begin?
Despite the fact that the official creation of Russian aviation took place in August 1912, the study of aerodynamics in Tsarist Russia began much earlier. It was for this purpose that a special institute was founded by Professor Zhukovsky in 1904. In 1913, the designer Sikorsky assembled the legendary Ilya Muromets bomber.
In the same year, a four-engine biplane "Russian Knight" was designed. Designer Grigorovich carried out work on various hydroplane schemes. In 1914, a "dead loop" was performed by a military pilot P. Nesterov. Russian pilots made the first successful flights to the Arctic. According to experts, the military aviation of the Russian Empire did not last long, however, it established itself as one of the best air forces at that time.
revolutionary time
By 1917, the fleet of Russian aviation was represented by aircraft numbering at least 700 units. In the October Revolution, aviation was disbanded, a large number of pilots died, a significant part was forced to emigrate. Soon, already in 1918, the young Soviet republic formed its own Air Force, which was listed as the RKKVF (Workers 'and Peasants' Red Air Fleet). The Soviet government began to intensively develop the aviation industry: new enterprises and design bureaus were created. Since the 1930s, the career of such brilliant Soviet designers as Polikarpov, Tupolev, Lavochkin, Ilyushin, Petlyakov, Mikoyan and Gurevich began. Training and initial training of flight personnel was carried out in special flying clubs, after which the cadets were distributed first to flight schools, and later to combat units. In those years, 18 flying schools functioned, through which 20 thousand cadets passed. Training of technical personnel took place in six specialized aviation institutions. Management Soviet republic understood that it was very important for the first socialist state to have a powerful air force. In order to increase aircraft fleet all measures were taken by the government. As a result, by the 1940s, the Yak-1 and Lag-3 fighters, assembled in the design bureaus of Yakovlev and Lavochkin, replenished the air ranks. In the Ilyushin Design Bureau, they worked on the creation of the first Il-2 attack aircraft. Tupolev and his designers designed the TB-3 long-range bomber. Mikoyan and Gurevich at that time were engaged in the MiG-3 fighter.
During World War II
By the beginning of the Great Patriotic Aviation Industry Soviet Union 50 aircraft were produced per day. Soon production was doubled. According to experts, Soviet aviation suffered very heavy losses in the first years of the war. This is due to the fact that Soviet pilots did not have sufficient combat experience. The outdated tactics used by them did not bring the expected result. In addition, the border zone was constantly subjected to enemy attacks. As a result, stationed there Soviet aircraft were shattered and never took off. Nevertheless, by 1943, Soviet pilots had acquired the necessary experience, and aviation was replenished with modern equipment: Yak-3, La-5, La-7 fighters, modernized Il-2 attack aircraft, Tu-2 and DB-3 bombers. During the years of the Great Patriotic Aviation School, more than 44 thousand pilots graduated. Of these, 27,600 pilots died. According to experts, from 1943 until the end of the war, Soviet pilots gained complete air superiority.
post-war period
At the end of World War II, the confrontation between the USSR and Western countries escalated. This period in history is known as cold war. Aviation is replenished with jet aircraft. Helicopters appear, which have become a completely new type of military equipment. The rapid development of Soviet aviation does not stop. The aircraft fleet has been replenished with 10,000 aircraft. In addition, Soviet designers completed work on the fourth-generation Su-29 and MiG-27 fighters. The design of the fifth generation aircraft immediately began.
After the collapse of the USSR
At this time, the division of aviation began between the young republics that had seceded from the Soviet Union. According to experts, all the undertakings of Soviet designers were buried. In July 1997, the President of the Russian Federation formed a new branch of the military - the Russian Air Force. It combined the air defense forces and the air force. After all the necessary structural changes, in 1998 the Main Headquarters of the Russian Air Force was created. Nevertheless, according to military experts, the 1990s became a period of degradation for the aviation of the Russian Federation. The situation was extremely difficult: there were many abandoned airfields, unsatisfactory maintenance of the remaining aviation equipment was observed, and the training of flight personnel was not carried out at the proper level. Lack of finance had a negative impact on training flights.
2008-2009
During this time period, according to experts, the situation in the Russian Air Force (a photo of this type of troops is presented in the article) has improved dramatically. In order to correct the critical state of the air force, the state allocates large sums for modernization. except overhaul and modernization, the aircraft fleet is intensively updated with new aircraft models.
The designers of the Russian Air Force today are completing the development of the 5th generation PAK FA T-50 aircraft. Military personnel with significantly increased pay, pilots are better able to hone their flying skills, since they have the opportunity to spend the required number of hours in the air.
2015
In August the Air Force Russian Federation were introduced into the VKS (military space forces) under the leadership of the commander-in-chief, Colonel-General Bondarev. Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces - Lieutenant General Yudin. The Russian Air Force is represented by long-range, military transport and army aviation, as well as radio engineering, anti-aircraft and missile troops. Intelligence activities, defense against weapons of mass destruction, rescue operations and electronic warfare are carried out by special troops, which are also part of the Russian air force. In addition to the Air Force, engineering and logistics services, medical and meteorological units are attached.
Tasks of the Russian Air Force
The new Russian Air Force performs the following:
- Repel attacks of aggressors from air and space.
- Provide air cover for strategically important facilities and cities.
- Engaged in intelligence activities.
- Destroy enemy troops. For this purpose, both conventional and nuclear weapon.
- Air support for ground forces.
On the military equipment of Russian aviation
Below are some of the most efficient aircraft of the Russian Air Force. Long-range and strategic aviation has:
- Aviation unit Tu-160, which is also called the "White Swan". The model was created in Soviet time. The aircraft is capable of overcoming enemy air defense systems and inflicting nuclear strikes. In Russia, 16 such vehicles are in service.
- Aircraft Tu-95 "Bear" in the amount of 30 units. The model was designed back in Stalin's times, but is still in service today.
- Strategic missile carriers Tu-22M. Produced since 1960. Russia has 50 vehicles. Another 100 are in conservation.
Among the fighters, the following models should be distinguished:
- Su-27. It is a Soviet front-line fighter. On the basis of the machine, many modifications were created. There are 360 such aircraft in Russia.
- Su-30. Modified version of the previous fighter. The Air Force has 80 units.
- Su-35. Very maneuverable aircraft of the 4th generation. In service with the Russian Air Force since 2014. The number of machines is 48 pcs.
- MiG-27. Fighter 4th generation. Number of 225 cars.
- Su-34. It is the latest Russian aircraft model. The Air Force has 75 fighters.
The functions of attack aircraft and interceptors are performed by:
- Su-24. It is an exact copy of the American F-111, which, unlike the Soviet version, has long been withdrawn from service. Nevertheless, the Su-24 is also subject to decommissioning. This is planned to be done in 2020.
- Su-25 "Rook". Created in the 70s. The Russian Air Force is armed with 200 aircraft, another 100 are mothballed.
- MiG-31. Russia has these interceptors in the amount of 140 units.
Military transport aviation is represented by:
- An-26 and An-72. They are light transport aircraft.
- An-140 and An-148. The machines are characterized by an average load capacity.
- An-22, An-124 and Il-86. They represent heavy aircraft.
IN Russian Air Force service is carried by at least 300 transport aircraft.
Flight training is carried out on the following models:
- Yak-130.
- L-39.
- Tu-134 UBL.
Army aviation includes:
- Mil and Kamov helicopters. After the production of the Ka-50 was discontinued, the army aviation fleet was replenished with Ka-52 and Mi-28 helicopters, 100 vehicles each. In addition, the Air Force has Mi-8 (570) and Mi-24 (620 helicopters) helicopters.
- As unmanned aerial vehicles in the Russian air force, the Pchela-1T and Reis-D UAVs are used.
Air force style clothing for the civilian consumer
Due to the design features, flight jackets of the Russian Air Force are in great demand. Unlike other models given element clothing has special pockets on the sleeves. Pilots put cigarettes, pens and other small items in them. In addition, in the manufacture of side pockets, the presence of insulation is not provided, and the back of the jacket does not contain seams. This reduces the workload on the pilot. The cost of products depends on the method of tailoring and the materials used. The price of fur products is 9400 rubles. "Shevretka" will cost the buyer within 16 thousand. For a leather jacket of the Russian Air Force, you will have to pay from 7 to 15 thousand rubles.
The Russian Air Force is second only to the US Air Force in terms of fleet size.
As of 2010, the number of personnel of the Russian Air Force is about 148,000 people. In operation Air force there are more than 4,000 pieces of military equipment, as well as 833 in storage.
After the reform, the air regiments were consolidated into air bases, with a total of 60 AB.
Tactical aviation is composed of the following squadrons:
- 38 fighter aircraft)
- 14 bombers,
- 14 assault aircraft,
- 9 reconnaissance aircraft,
- training and testing - 13 ae.
Tactical aviation bases deployment:
- KOR - 2 AB
- GVZ - 1 AB
- ZVO - 6 AB
- Southern Military District - 5 AB
- CVO - 4 AB
- VVO - 7 AB
At the end of 2003, Lieutenant General Viktor Nikolayevich Sokerin, having resigned from the post of Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Baltic Fleet, described the situation in the Air Force at that time as follows: "The Armed Forces are experiencing an uncontrolled decay of their combat aviation." “... The aviation regiments are staffed by officers who, over the course of five years of training, had only a few hours of training flight time, and mainly with an instructor. Only 3 percent of pilots of the 1st and 2nd classes are younger than 36 years old, and only 1 percent of navigators of the 1st class of the Air Force of the Baltic Fleet are younger than 40 years old. 60 percent of crew commanders are over 35 years old, half of them are over 40 years old.”
According to the results of 2006, the average flying time in the Russian Air Force was 40 hours. The flight time depends on the type of aircraft. In military transport aviation, it was 60 hours, while in fighter and front-line aviation it was 20-25 hours. For comparison, for the same year this indicator in the USA was 189, France 180, Romania 120 hours. In 2007, as a result of improving the supply of aviation fuel and intensifying combat training, the average annual flight time increased: in long-range aviation it amounted to 80-100 hours, in air defense aviation - about 55 hours. Young pilots often have over 100 flight hours.
In addition to the Air Force, there is military aviation in other types and branches of the military. Armed Forces Russia: Navy, Strategic Missile Forces. Air defense aviation and aviation of the ground forces are part of the Air Force. Aviation of the Strategic Missile Forces by April 1, 2011 will be transferred to the Air Force of the Russian Federation.
The plan to reduce the number of bases provides for a reduction to 33 air bases, and the write-off of about 1000 aircraft, up to 2000 aircraft.
The exact quantitative and qualitative composition of the Russian Air Force is classified information. The data below is collected from open sources and may contain significant inaccuracies.
Sources
MiG-31 - heavy high-speed interceptor
MiG-29 - light multirole fighter
Su-35BM - 4++ generation heavy multirole fighter
Tu-22M3 - medium bomber-missile carrier
Tu-160 - heavy strategic bomber-missile carrier and Su-27 - fighter-interceptor
Il-78 - an air tanker and a pair of Su-24 - front-line bombers
Ka-50 - attack helicopter
| Purpose, name | Number in regular air force | Quantity in the Air Force Reserve | Total amount | Number of delivered machines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic and long-range aviation: | 204 | 90 | 294 | |
| Tu-22M3 | 124 | 90 | 214 | |
| Tu-95MS6/Tu-95MS16 | 32/32 | 64 | ||
| Tu-160 | 16 | 16 | ||
| Frontline aviation: | 655 | 301 | 956 | 39 |
| Su-25 / Su-25SM | 241/40 | 100 | 381 | |
| Su-24 / Su-24M / Su-24M2 | 0/335/30 | 201/0/0 | 566 | 0 |
| Su-34 | 9 | 9 | 23 | |
| Fighter aircraft: | 782 | 600 | 1382 | 66 |
| MiG-29 / MiG-29SMT/UBT | 242/34 | 300 | 570 | |
| MiG-31 / MiG-31BM | 178/10 | 200 | 388 | |
| Su-27 / Su-27SM / Su-27SM2/SM3 | 252/55/4 | 100 | 406 | 0/0/8 |
| Su-30 / Su-30M2 | 5/4 | 9 | ||
| Su-35S | 0 | 0 | 48 | |
| Combat helicopters: | 1328 | 1328 | 130 | |
| Ka-50 | 8 | 8 | 5 | |
| Ka-52 | 8 | 8 | 31 | |
| Mi-24P/Mi-24PN/Mi-24VP-M | 592/28/0 | 620 | 0/0/22 | |
| Mi-28N | 38 | 38 | 59 | |
| Mi-8/Mi-8AMTSh/Mi-8MTV-5 | 600/22/12 | 610 | 0/12/18 | |
| Mi-26 | 35 | 35 | ||
| Ka-60 | 7 | 7 | ||
| Reconnaissance aviation: | 150 | 150 | ||
| Su-24MR | 100 | 100 | ||
| MiG-25RB | 30 | 30 | ||
| A-50/A-50U | 11/1 | 8 | 20 | |
| Transport aviation and tankers: | 284 | 284 | 60 | |
| IL-76 | 210 | 210 | ||
| An-22 | 12 | 12 | ||
| An-72 | 20 | 20 | ||
| An-70 | 0 | 60 | ||
| An-124 | 22 | 22 | ||
| IL-78 | 20 | 20 | ||
| Anti-aircraft missile troops: | 304 | 304 | 19 | |
| S-300PS | 70 | 70 | ||
| S-300PM | 30 | 30 | ||
| S-300V/S-300V4 | 200 PU | 200 PU | 0/? | |
| S-400 | 4 | 4 | 48 | |
| Training and combat training aviation: | >980 | 980 | 12 | |
| MiG-29UB/ MiG-29UBT | ?/6 | |||
| Su-27UB | ||||
| Su-25UB/ Su-25UBM | 0/16 | |||
| Tu-134UBL | ||||
| L-39 | 336 | 336 | ||
| Yak-130 | 8 | 8 | 3 | |
| Ansat-U | 15 | 15 | ||
| Ka-226 | 0 | 6 |
Rearmament
In 2010, the Russian aviation industry supplied the Russian Ministry of Defense with 21 aircraft and 57 helicopters.
In 2011, the Russian Ministry of Defense will receive at least 28 aircraft and more than 100 helicopters from the industry. Also this year, the modernization of the fleet of Su-25 attack aircraft to the SM standard will continue.
As of May 2011, 8 serial Ka-52 helicopters entered service. The plant can assemble up to 2 Ka-52s per month
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense in 2011, 35 aircraft, 109 helicopters and 21 anti-aircraft missile systems will be purchased.
As of the beginning of 2011, 8 out of 38 fighter aviation squadrons were re-equipped with new and modernized aircraft; attack aviation - 3 out of 14 air units; bomber aviation - 2 out of 14 ae. In the same year, one bomber airbase at the Baltimore air base near Voronezh will be re-equipped with the Su-34.
It became known about the order of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation of 100 Ka-60 helicopters with the start date of deliveries in 2015.
It became known that at the MAKS-2011 air show, it is planned to sign a contract for the supply of an additional batch of Yak-130 in the amount of 60 vehicles. A contract for the modernization of the MiG-31 into the MiG-31BM variant in the amount of 30 vehicles. A contract for the supply of MiG-29K in the amount of 24 aircraft for the Aviation of the Russian Navy.
The number of aircraft received by the Air Force for last years within the framework of the rearmament program:
| Name | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Fighter aircraft: | 107 |
| MiG-29SMT | 28 |
| MiG-29UBT | 6 |
| MiG-31BM | 10 |
| Su-27SM | 55 |
| Su-27SM3 | 4 |
| Su-30M2 | 4 |
| Assault/bomber aircraft: | 87 |
| Su-25SM | 40 |
| Su-25UBM | 1 |
| Su-24M2 | 30 |
| Su-34 | 13 |
| Educational and training aviation: | 6 |
| Yak-130 | 9 |
| Helicopter aviation: | 92 |
| Ka-50 | 8 |
| Ka-52 | 11 |
| Mi-28N | 38 |
| Mi-8AMTSh | 32 |
| Mi-8MTV5 | 19 |
| Ansat-U | 15 |
Concluded contracts for the supply of aircraft for the Russian Air Force and Navy:
| Name | Quantity | reference |
|---|---|---|
| MiG-29K | 24 | it is planned to sign a contract for MAKS-2011 |
| Su-27SM3 | 12 | completed by a third, the last 8 boards will arrive in 2011 |
| Su-30M2 | 4 | completed |
| Su-35S | 48 | the first two boards will arrive in 2011, the deadline for completion is 2015 |
| Su-34 | 32 | 4 boards delivered, 6 more will arrive in 2011, then 10-12 aircraft annually |
| Su-25UBM | 16 | |
| Ka-52 | 36 | 8 serial boards delivered, 10 more will arrive in 2011 |
| Mi-28N | 97 | 38 aircraft delivered, including 15 in 2010, 15 more in 2011 |
| Mi-26T | ? | 4 until the end of 2011 |
| Yak-130 | 62 | 9 serial boards have been delivered, 3 more will arrive in the summer |
| An-140-100 | 11 | Will be delivered within 3 years |
| Ka-226 | 36 | 6 in 2011 |
| Ka-60 | 100 | deliveries from 2014-2015, part of the ship version is possible |
Unmanned aerial vehicles
The Russian Air Force has two UAV regiments, a research squadron and a Center combat use UAV in Yegoryevsk. At the same time, the development of UAVs in Russia lags far behind similar programs of NATO countries. In 2010, the Russian Defense Ministry ordered from Israel 3 types of reconnaissance unmanned aircraft for the needs of its army. The total number of devices is estimated at 63 units. In Russia, it is planned to open a joint venture with Israel for the production of UAVs.
Types of purchased UAVs:
- IAI Bird Eye 400
- IAI I-View
- IAI Searcher 2
Of the domestic UAVs, it is known for certain that the following are in service:
- ZALA 421-08
- Pchela-1T
- tipchak
- Tu-243
Educational establishments
Educational institutions that train specialists for the Russian Air Force:
- Air Force Academy named after prof. N. E. Zhukovsky and Yu. A. Gagarin
- Military Academy of Aerospace Defense named after Marshal of the Soviet Union G.K. Zhukov
- Krasnodar branch of VUNTS VVS "VVA"
- Military Aviation Engineering University of Voronezh
The Air Force includes the following types of troops:
Aviation (types of aviation - bomber, attack, fighter aircraft, air defense, reconnaissance, transport and special),
- anti-aircraft missile forces,
- radio engineering troops,
- special forces,
- units and institutions of the rear.
bomber aviation is armed with long-range (strategic) and front-line (tactical) bombers various types. It is designed to defeat groupings of troops, destroy important military, energy facilities and communications centers mainly in the strategic and operational depth of the enemy’s defense. The bomber can carry bombs of various calibers, both conventional and nuclear, as well as guided missiles air-to-surface class.
Attack aircraft designed for aviation support of troops, destruction of manpower and objects mainly at the forefront, in the tactical and immediate operational depth of the enemy, as well as combating aircraft enemy in the air.
One of the main requirements for an attack aircraft is the high accuracy of hitting ground targets. Armament: large-caliber guns, bombs, rockets.
Fighter aviation air defense is the main maneuvering force of the air defense system and is designed to cover the most important directions and objects from enemy air attack. It is capable of destroying the enemy at maximum ranges from the defended objects.
Air defense aviation is armed with air defense fighter aircraft, combat helicopters, special and transport aircraft and helicopters.
reconnaissance aviation Designed to conduct aerial reconnaissance of the enemy, terrain and weather, can destroy enemy hidden objects.
Reconnaissance flights can also be carried out by bomber, fighter-bomber, attack and fighter aircraft. To do this, they are specially equipped with photographic equipment for day and night shooting at various scales, radio and radar stations with high resolution, heat direction finders, sound recording and television equipment, and magnetometers.
Reconnaissance aviation is subdivided into tactical, operational and strategic reconnaissance aviation.
Transport aviation designed for the transportation of troops, military equipment, weapons, ammunition, fuel, food, airborne landings, evacuation of the wounded, sick, etc.
Special aviation designed for long-range radar detection and guidance, refueling aircraft in the air, maintaining electronic warfare, radiation, chemical and biological protection, providing management and communications, meteorological and technical support, rescue of crews in distress, evacuation of the wounded and sick.
Anti-aircraft missile troops designed to protect the country's most important facilities and groupings of troops from enemy air strikes.
They constitute the main firepower of the air defense system (AD) and are armed with anti-aircraft guns. missile systems and anti-aircraft missile systems for various purposes, which have great firepower and high accuracy in destroying enemy air attack weapons.
Radio engineering troops- the main source of information about an air enemy and are designed to conduct its radar reconnaissance, control the flights of its aircraft and comply with the rules for the use of airspace by aircraft of all departments.
They issue information about the beginning of an air attack, combat information for anti-aircraft missile troops and air defense aviation, as well as information for managing formations, units and subunits of air defense.
Radio-technical troops are armed with radar stations and radar complexes capable of detecting not only air but also surface targets at any time of the year and day, regardless of meteorological conditions and interference.
Units and divisions of communications are intended for the deployment and operation of communication systems in order to ensure command and control of troops in all types of combat activities.
Units and subdivisions of electronic warfare designed to interfere with airborne radars, bomb sights, communications and radio navigation means of enemy air attack.
Units and divisions of communications and radio engineering support designed to provide control of aviation units and subunits, aircraft navigation, takeoff and landing of aircraft and helicopters.
Units and subunits of the engineering troops, as well as units and subunits of radiation, chemical and biological protection are designed to perform the most complex tasks of engineering and chemical support, respectively.