The Russian fighter fifth generation SU-57 entered into difficult competition with American and Chinese aircraft, lagging behind them, the publication of the 19FortyFive publication.
It is noted that SU-57 had a “ambiguous past”, including the first flight in 2010, after which the fighter faced the problems of the engine, reserved funds, delays in the work schedule and an accident in December 2019. “Invisible fighters F-22, F-35 and J-20 also patrol the sky, and it seems that Su-57 is in fourth place because of the various shortcomings,” – confident in the publication.
The main disadvantage of the Su-57 in the publication indicates its allegedly insufficient, compared with the American and Chinese fighters of the fifth generation, unimprovability.
Nevertheless, in 19FortyFive recognize that the Russian fighter “still remains a plane, to which it should be serious.” In the publication, the slave drone “Hunter”, which will be used under the control of SU-57, greater, compared with MiG-29 and Su-27, the flight range of the SU-57, as well as his maneuverability in which he surpasses American F-22 and F-35.
19FortyFive writes that the SU-57 competitor can become a cheaper and low-wing new light tactical aircraft (LTS) Su-75 (checkmate). “Checkmate will be available not earlier than 2023, so that SU-57 is currently the best fighter in service in Russia,” is the publication.
In September 19FortyFive, he wrote that the Russian fighter fourth-generation Su-35 is dangerous for the United States and their allies due to its multifunctionality, but the American fifth generation aircraft F-35 Lightning II still exceeds it, using great demand in the international market. .
In July, “Rostech” presented LTS at the 2021 International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS-21). According to the head of the state corporation, Sergey Chezzov, a single-engine tactical fighter, the model of which was presented at the MACC-2021, will cost from $ 25 to 30 million. According to the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), Yuri Slyusar, shown at the cabin, the aircraft is a model that will fly in 2023.