Sukhoi Su-45 (T-50) Frostbite

[Spey_Phantom]

i jest started on this Revell (Zvezda) 1/72 Sukhoi T-50 PAK-FA.
i will build it as a production aircraft (designated Su-45, NATO codename: "Frostbite").
dont know what color scheme to use yet, but i do know it will be painted up in Royal Genovian Air Force markings.



a few days ago, i tried to cut open a pair of weapons bays, but that was easier said then done. the plastic is very hard and i had some problems with cutting. so i scratchbuilt a set of closed weaponsbay doors.

also fitted under the nose is a scratchbuild EOTS targeting system (as seen on the F-35).
i was thinking to partially westernize the aircraft to NATO standards. perhaps i will ad some pylons under the wings to mount some AMRAAM's 

[pyro-manic]

Nahh, Meteors!

[Spey_Phantom]

OK, i finished it up last night.

Back Story:

in 2012, the Royal Genovian Air Force launched a tender to replace various types of aircraft, operated by its 75th Fighter Squadron (The Vikings). the requirement calls for a 5th Generation aircraft with a long range/endurance, high maneuvrability, stealth and a heavy weapons payload. the plan is to buy 6 to 8 aircraft.

at this moment, 4 aircraft are currently under evaluation, these are the Sukhoi T-50 PAK-FA, Lockheed F-22A Raptor, Northrop-Grumman F-23C Black Widow II and the Boeing F-15SE Silent Eagle. an option on 8 Gripen E/F is also under concideration, if the budget does not allow the requirement.

Sukhoi is currently the favorite in the competition, Rosboronexport, in cooperation with IAI and Thales, is currently offering a westernized version of the PAK-FA with Full NATO compatibility and western weapons integration (AIM-9X, AIM-120C/D, SDB, JDAM, Paveway,...). with many restrictions being applied to the US platforms, the T-50 (service designation Su-45) currently has an advantage in terms of tech transfer, joint development and costs.
a final desision is expected to be made in 2015/16.


the model depicts how the T-50 would look if it is to be selected for the requirement.

[NARSES2]

Nice one Nils

[pyro-manic]

The more I see of the T-50, the more I love it.

Nicely done, I like the added E/O blister.

[ChernayaAkula]

^ + 1 to what pyro said! 

[Captain Canada]

Another one I'd missed ! Thanks for sharing the link. Love the work you've done on it, the colours and markings look excellent ! And now I'll be singing the Genovia National Anthem all day ! Or googling pics of Anne Hathaway....