Fantasy or bluff: What are the prospects for the new Russian Mig-41 interceptor-experts

Given the stated characteristics of the Russian interceptor, American experts called this project the fruit of imagination and bluff, but how well Russian designers could advance in the development of a new aircraft, the Bulgarian Military Views of Bulgarian Military in material dated August 14.

One of the reasons for the creation of a new supersonic interceptor-the replacement of outdated MiG-31 aircraft, taking into account modern realities, such a need was aware of the long ago, Russian sources write. The program for the creation of a promising interceptor started in 1993, but due to the lack of funding it was temporarily stopped.

At the same time, in 2021, information emerged that within the framework of the Prospective Aviation Complex of Dar Crossing (PAC DP), they have already created an experimental model of the latest Mig-41 with the prospect of serial production in 2028. Relying on the open data, the observers write that the 5 ++ generation (with the prospect of the 6th) Mig-41 will act in the conditions of the near cosmos, developing speeds up to 4. 5 strokes (5512 km/h).

It is claimed that the aircraft is able to bring satellites into low orbits, intercept hypersonic missiles and carry out "other exploits", having on board the rocket to damage low -orbiting satellites. In addition, its avionic is designed not only for manned flights - given the lack of need for a person to withstand overloads up to 9G, the possibility of drone control is provided. These bold statements forced the United States to call the Mig-41 fantasies and bluffs of the Russians.

After all, the main intrigue is the statements of Russian designers, which claim that, on the one hand, the aircraft will have stealth technologies, and on the other - will have increased maneuverability at supersonic speeds. "The obvious paradox of reaching supersonic speeds while maintaining effective stealth technology remains an intriguing mystery.

It is documented that when reaching a speed of 3000 km/h, ordinary steals coatings are rapidly destroyed, making the aircraft visible on the radars," experts emphasized. According to the observers, it remains only to think how Mig-41 developers managed to solve this practically insoluble problem, taking into account that other important tactical and technical characteristics remain vague.