Translated with AI from the Russian original.
The adoption of the Prospective Aviation Complex for Long-Range Aviation (PAK DA, "Envoy") before 2027 is unlikely. This opinion was expressed by military expert Maya Karlin in an article for The National Interest.
The United States has made some progress in the B-21 Raider stealth bomber program. In parallel, Moscow and Beijing are working to create their own, almost equal-level aviation platforms.
The American analyst noted that the Russian PAK DA received"a completely new design." At the same time, Russia does not disclose the characteristics of the bomber. It is expected to replace the Tu-160, Tu-95MS, and Tu-22M3.
Western analysts have carefully studied several published images of the prototype platform. The "flying wing" aerodynamic configuration and reduced effective scattering area (ESR) improve the aircraft's stealth and aerodynamic performance. Many of the PAK DA's features are similar to the American B-2 Spirit bomber.
According to data from open sources, the bomber's flight range is up to 12,000 km, and the duration is up to 30 hours. Karlin suggested that, in addition to conventional weapons, the PAK DA will carry nuclear weapons.
Its competitor is the B-21 Raider from Northrop Grumman. The aircraft has advanced characteristics. It will receive modular systems that will allow the platform to be modernized as new technologies emerge.
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