The
PAK DA (or PAK-DA), is a next generation
strategic bomber which is being developed by
Russia. It stands for
Perspektivnyi Aviatsionnyi Kompleks Dalney Aviatsyi (Перспективный авиационный комплекс дальней авиации in Russian) which means
Future Air Complex for Strategic Air Forces. The PAK DA is going to be heavily based on Russia's current supersonic bomber
Tupolev Tu-160 and is expected to have its maiden flight by
2015.