Novels of Novella

摘要

Upgrades to Russian Naval Aviation's Ⅱ-38 May aircraft to Ⅱ-38N (Novella) standard has finally begun. The project was conceived more than 20 years ago and an incomplete prototype flew in April 2001. For many years the programme languished until India decided to purchase the Ⅱ-38sD (Sea Dragon) version. That provided the impetus and finance to finally make the Ⅱ-38N a reality, with the aircraft using the more advanced functions that were developed for the Sea Dragon. Over the next six years, all Russian Navy Ⅱ-38s are to be upgraded. This will extend the life of a type that's already been in service for 46 years.