New Russian Su-57 fighter jet demonstrated at the exhibition in China

The fifth-generation Su-57 fighter and its ammunition were presented to the public outside Russia for the first time. Russia's newest combat aircraft aroused great interest among specialists at Airshow China in the Chinese city of Zhuhai.

The official tactical and technical characteristics of the airplane were presented at the airshow, and they are impressive. The maximum speed is 2M (two speeds of sound). Maximum speed near the ground - 1350 km/h. Record range: range with two refuelings in the air - 7800 km, with one refueling - 5200 km, without refueling - 2800 km. Practical ceiling - 18,800 meters. Maximum flight duration - up to 10 hours. Normal takeoff weight - 26,700 kg, maximum - 34,000 kg. Maximum payload weight - armament, suspended tanks - 7,500 kg. At the same time, the aircraft has super maneuverability, which is inherent in the Sukhoi Design Bureau's aircraft of recent generations, and also has a design that provides a significant reduction in radar visibility.

Of course, the airplane attracted a lot of attention, and it was noted, for example, that there was no secret anti-radar coating, which probably many people would like to feel and maybe take a sample to study. It is obvious - no one will show at an international exhibition the closed developments of the domestic military-industrial complex, which still exist only for "internal use", of course. In Zhuhai, one of the experimental prototypes of the T-50-4 is shown in exhibition form, not a serial military vehicle.

During the salon, the first contracts were signed for the delivery of the export version of the aircraft - the Su-57E - to foreign buyers. This was announced by Alexander Mikheev, Director General of Rosoboronexport. The head of the state corporation noted that such contracts will support our aviation industry and give an opportunity to develop our aircraft building.

At the air show, Russian officials noted the successful use of the Su-57 in a special military operation. The aircraft can carry virtually any modern weaponry and is capable of competing with any Western air defense system, including the U.S. Patriot surface-to-air missile system (SAM).

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