Russian 5th generation fighter jet Su-57E is presented by Rosoboronexport at the Aero India 2021 international aerospace exhibition in Bangalore. The model is being showcased right on the heels of the handing over of the first Su-57 to the Ministry of Defense of Russia, which can be regarded as a milestone in the program.
On 29th January Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) published video footage of the flight of the first serial Su-57.
The corporation also reported, that the work on the preparation and launching the serial production was in progress.
According to the official presentation of Su-57E (the export modification), its unique features of the 5th generation fighter jet provide covertness of combat operation due to low signature level in the radar field, ensure continued supersonic cruise flight, and accomplish the whole range of air superiority and ground strike tasks that are assigned on tactical aviation.Su-57E is equipped with the advanced avionics suite, armament and self-defense systems. The intelligent support of the fighter and high level of automation are said to ensure effective piloting of the aircraft and execution of the whole range of combat tasks with one pilot.
