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{{Infobox Ship Image
|name=A6
|Ship image=
|image=File:Soviet_M-4_Bison_bomber_in_flight_1982.JPEG
|Ship caption=  
|caption=Derivative of 3MD strategic bomber
}}
}}{{Infobox aircraft type
{{Infobox Ship Class Overview
|type= {{wp|Strategic bomber}}
|Name= ''Project 426''
|national origin= {{flag|Velikoslavia}} / {{flag|Itayana}}
|Builders= [[Shipbuilding Plant No.143]]
|designer=
|Operators= {{flagicon|Itayana}} [[Itayana Maritime Force]]
|first flight= 1956 (M-6/3M) / 2009 (A6)
|Class before=
|introduced= 1958 (M-6/3M) / 2012 (A6)
|Class after=
|produced= 2012-current
|Subclasses=
|primary user= [[Itayana Solar Air Fleet]]
|Cost=
|more users= [[Itayana Navy]]
|Built range= 2011 - present
|number built= 11-16 (estimated)
|In service range= 2016 - present
|status= In service
|In commission range=
|unit cost=  
|Total ships planned= 12-16
|developed from = {{wp|Myasishchev M-4|M-4}}
|Total ships building= 4
|Total ships completed= 6
|Total ships cancelled=
|Total ships active= 6
|Total ships laid up=
|Total ships lost=
|Total ships retired=
|Total ships preserved=
}}
{{Infobox Ship Characteristics
|Hide header=
|Header caption=
|Ship type= {{wp|Attack submarine}}  
|Ship displacement= 7,000 tonnes surfaced <br \> 7,900 tonnes submerged
|Ship length=113.67m
|Ship beam=10m
|Ship height=
|Ship draught= 11m
|Ship depth=
|Ship hold depth=
|Ship decks=
|Ship deck clearance=
|Ship ramps=
|Ship ice class=
|Ship power= Diesel-electric, pump jet
|Ship sail plan=
|Ship speed= Publicly disclosed figures:<br \>15kn surfaced<br \>25kn submerged
|Ship range=
|Ship endurance=
|Ship test depth= 300m (publicly disclosed figure)
|Ship boats=
|Ship capacity=  
|Ship troops=
|Ship complement=
|Ship crew= 45
|Ship time to activate=
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* Surface-Search Radar
* Electronic Warfare Suite
* Optronic mast
* Hull Sonar (Active)
* 6 x Hull Sonar Flank Array (Passive)
* Hull sonar, Mine/Obstacle Avoidance
* Towed Array Sonar
* Wake detection system
|Ship Countermeasures = 8 x 324mm external launchers (16 decoys)
|Ship armament=
* 4 x 650mm torpedo tubes (16 torpedoes)
* 2 x 324mm torpedo tubes (20 torpedoes)
}}
}}
|}
|}


===Development===
The '''A6''' (NATA reporting name: '''Bison-T''') is a type of strategic bomber in service of the [[Itayana Solar Air Fleet]] (ISAF) and [[Itayana Navy|Itayana Naval Aviation Division]] (INAD). It was derived from the Velikoslavian {{wp|Myasishchev M-4|3M strategic bomber}} design (ISAF designation: '''A4''') procured during 2000s to provide the nascent Solar Air Fleet with long-range capabilities. The aircraft was developed with technical assistance of [[Oxidentale Jet Works]] consortium and incorporates several improvements over the baseline design, including using composite materials and new avionics.  
===Variants===
 
===Units===
First flown in 2009 an entering service in 2012, it is one of the largest aircraft in service of the Solar Air Fleet and the largest aircraft domestically assembled by [[Itayana]] yet. Existing reports indicate the production is underway on the Aircraft Plant No.98 at a slow rate. Estimates vary as to how many aircraft are in service, though no more than 20 are assumed to be operational at present.
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|+ style="padding-bottom:1em;" | Project 04261
==Operation and intended role==
|- class="backgroundcolor5"
'''A6''' bombers serve in the [[9th Air Wing]] of the [[Itayana Solar Air Fleet|ISAF]]. It is reported that the Solar Air Fleet maintains its strategic bomber force for stand-off missile capabilities, but available footage of various exercises suggest several other roles, including control of ground-launched cruise missiles and penetration operations. If proven correct, A6 bombers mark a major improvement of the ISAF capabilities compared to the older {{wp|Myasishchev M-4|A4 bombers}} due to their advanced avionics and operational employment. However, penetration operations put expensive airframes at risk and it is deemed unlikely that they will be conducted.
!  class="unsortable" width="10%" | Number !! width="20%" | Shipyard !! width="5%" | Project !! width="10%" | Laid down !! width="10%" | Launched !! class="unsortable" width="10%" | Commissioned!! class="unsortable" width="20%" | Status
 
|-
The most prominent appearance of the 9th Air Wing so far was an air parade during the state visit of [[Indóre II of Orun Redisus]] in 2020, on which eight A6 were observed among other planes of the formation.
|{{flagicon|Itayana}} HA-240||[[Shipbuilding Plant No.143]]||04261
 
|style="text-align:right" | 01.02.2010|| style="text-align:right" | 05.03.2015|| style="text-align:right" | 2017|| Active
The [[105th Air Wing]] of the [[Itayana Navy|INAD]] employs a naval derivative of the A6 bomber, designated '''K6''' and distinguished by additional data links to integrate it with ships of the Itayana Navy, and possibly having extended combat range. One plane was observed on joint naval exercises with [[Zacapican]] in 2019 and three were present at the similar exercises with [[Sante Reze]] in 2020. This suggests a very low number of aircraft in service and that the Solar Air Fleet has a priority in receiving A6 airframes.
|-
 
|{{flagicon|Itayana}} HA-375||[[Shipbuilding Plant No.143]]||04261
==Observed Variants==
|style="text-align:right" | 01.02.2010|| style="text-align:right" | 05.03.2015|| style="text-align:right" | 2017|| Active
Two variants of the aircraft were observed so far:
|-
* '''A6'''. The baseline version, serving as a strategic bomber and missile carrier.  
|{{flagicon|Itayana}} HA-434||[[Shipbuilding Plant No.143]]||04261
* '''K6'''. The naval aviation derivative with additional data links and sensors.  
|style="text-align:right" | 07.03.2015|| style="text-align:right" | 15.06.2018|| style="text-align:right" | 2019|| Active
 
|-
==Specifications==
|{{flagicon|Itayana}} HA-193||[[Shipbuilding Plant No.143]]||04261
|style="text-align:right" | 07.03.2015|| style="text-align:right" | 15.06.2018|| style="text-align:right" | 2019|| Active
|-
|{{flagicon|Itayana}} HA-278||[[Shipbuilding Plant No.143]]||04261
|style="text-align:right" | 20.06.2018|| style="text-align:right" | 11.11.2020|| style="text-align:right" | 2021|| Active
|-
|{{flagicon|Itayana}} HA-182||[[Shipbuilding Plant No.143]]||04261
|style="text-align:right" | 20.06.2018|| style="text-align:right" | 11.11.2020|| style="text-align:right" | 2021|| Active
|}


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|crew=5-6
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|length m=49.2
|-
|span m=53.14
|{{flagicon|Itayana}} HA-403||[[Shipbuilding Plant No.143]]||04262
|height m=11.5  
|style="text-align:right" | 15.11.2020|| style="text-align:right" | 04.04.2022|| style="text-align:right" | N/A|| Under construction
|wing area sqm=359.82
|-
|empty weight kg=61200
|{{flagicon|Itayana}} HA-387||[[Shipbuilding Plant No.143]]||04262
|gross weight kg=122575
|style="text-align:right" | 15.11.2020|| style="text-align:right" | 04.04.2022|| style="text-align:right" | N/A|| Under construction
|max takeoff weight kg=181575
|-
|eng1 number=4
|{{flagicon|Itayana}} HA-???||[[Shipbuilding Plant No.143]]||04262
|eng1 name=KAE-90 turbofan
|style="text-align:right" | 10.04.2022|| style="text-align:right" | N/A|| style="text-align:right" | N/A|| Under construction
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|-
|eng1 kn=90.3
|{{flagicon|Itayana}} HA-???||[[Shipbuilding Plant No.143]]||04262
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|style="text-align:right" | 10.04.2022|| style="text-align:right" | N/A|| style="text-align:right" | N/A|| Under construction
|max speed kmh=960
|}
|range km=16800
===Operators===
|ferry range km=22500
* {{flagicon|Itayana}} [[Itayana Maritime Force]] ─ 6 units + 2 under construction
|ceiling m=14500
|wing loading kg/m2=520
|thrust/weight=0.2
<!-- armament -->
|bombs=<br />
** Up to 24000 kg conventional bombs in internal stores.
|missiles=<br />
** Up to 8 {{wp|cruise missile}}s carried externally.  
** Up to 12 cruise missiles in internal stores.
|avionics=
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Latest revision as of 19:32, 24 March 2023

A6
Soviet M-4 Bison bomber in flight 1982.JPEG
Derivative of 3MD strategic bomber
Role Strategic bomber
National origin  Velikoslavia /  Itayana
First flight 1956 (M-6/3M) / 2009 (A6)
Introduction 1958 (M-6/3M) / 2012 (A6)
Status In service
Primary users Itayana Solar Air Fleet
Itayana Navy
Produced 2012-current
Number built 11-16 (estimated)
Developed from M-4

The A6 (NATA reporting name: Bison-T) is a type of strategic bomber in service of the Itayana Solar Air Fleet (ISAF) and Itayana Naval Aviation Division (INAD). It was derived from the Velikoslavian 3M strategic bomber design (ISAF designation: A4) procured during 2000s to provide the nascent Solar Air Fleet with long-range capabilities. The aircraft was developed with technical assistance of Oxidentale Jet Works consortium and incorporates several improvements over the baseline design, including using composite materials and new avionics.

First flown in 2009 an entering service in 2012, it is one of the largest aircraft in service of the Solar Air Fleet and the largest aircraft domestically assembled by Itayana yet. Existing reports indicate the production is underway on the Aircraft Plant No.98 at a slow rate. Estimates vary as to how many aircraft are in service, though no more than 20 are assumed to be operational at present.

Operation and intended role

A6 bombers serve in the 9th Air Wing of the ISAF. It is reported that the Solar Air Fleet maintains its strategic bomber force for stand-off missile capabilities, but available footage of various exercises suggest several other roles, including control of ground-launched cruise missiles and penetration operations. If proven correct, A6 bombers mark a major improvement of the ISAF capabilities compared to the older A4 bombers due to their advanced avionics and operational employment. However, penetration operations put expensive airframes at risk and it is deemed unlikely that they will be conducted.

The most prominent appearance of the 9th Air Wing so far was an air parade during the state visit of Indóre II of Orun Redisus in 2020, on which eight A6 were observed among other planes of the formation.

The 105th Air Wing of the INAD employs a naval derivative of the A6 bomber, designated K6 and distinguished by additional data links to integrate it with ships of the Itayana Navy, and possibly having extended combat range. One plane was observed on joint naval exercises with Zacapican in 2019 and three were present at the similar exercises with Sante Reze in 2020. This suggests a very low number of aircraft in service and that the Solar Air Fleet has a priority in receiving A6 airframes.

Observed Variants

Two variants of the aircraft were observed so far:

  • A6. The baseline version, serving as a strategic bomber and missile carrier.
  • K6. The naval aviation derivative with additional data links and sensors.

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: 5-6
  • Length: 49.2 m (161 ft 5 in)
  • Wingspan: 53.14 m (174 ft 4 in)
  • Height: 11.5 m (37 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 359.82 m2 (3,873.1 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 61,200 kg (134,923 lb)
  • Gross weight: 122,575 kg (270,232 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 181,575 kg (400,304 lb)
  • Powerplant: 4 × KAE-90 turbofan , 90.3 kN (20,300 lbf) thrust each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 960 km/h (597 mph; 518 kn)
  • Range: 16,800 km (10,439 mi; 9,071 nmi)
  • Ferry range: 22,500 km (13,981 mi; 12,149 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 14,500 m (47,600 ft)
  • Wing loading: 520 kg/m2 (110 lb/sq ft)
  • Thrust/weight: 0.2

Armament

  • Missiles:
    • Up to 8 cruise missiles carried externally.
    • Up to 12 cruise missiles in internal stores.
  • Bombs:
    • Up to 24000 kg conventional bombs in internal stores.
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