Su-57 Felon’s Twin-Seater Variant Makes First Appearance
The twin-seater variant of Russia’s Su-57 Felon fifth-generation fighter has made its first appearance during a ground run, photographed by local sources.
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Air
Engine and Transmission
Russia tests Su-57 with new engine in fifth-gen push
Russia tests the Izdeliye 177 engine fifth-generation propulsion systems on Su-57 Felon which indicates advancements on enhanced 4++ generation engines.
Air
Investment
Russia Offers Su‑57 Source Codes to India in Strategic Bid
Russia proposes full source code access to Su‑57E for India’s MRFA tender, surpassing Western rivals with unprecedented transparency and technology transfer.
Air
India’s Budget for 114 new fighters in 2025: over $20 billion
Reuters quotes two top Indian government sources that, one of the world’s best arms buyers, will launch a tender for procuring 114 new fighter jets by 2025.
Air
Algeria Becomes the First Export Customer of Su-57 Fighter
Algeria’s state-owned television disclosed the acquirement of the Russian Su-57 Felon fighter jet months after the reports of an undisclosed customer.
Air
Russia Tests New Thrust Vectoring Nozzle for Su-57
Images of the Su-57 Felon fighter's new thrust vectoring nozzle to improve stealth characteristics were shared on social media.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Russia Sells Exports Su-57 to an Undisclosed Country
Russia’s state arms export company Rosoboronexport has signed the first contracts to deliver the export version of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter.
Air
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
AL-51 Turbofan for Su-57 Fighters Joins Zhuhai Airshow
Russian United Engine Corporation has exhibited the AL-51 afterburning turbofan for the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter in China.
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Sensors
Expo and Air Show
TEKNOFEST 2024: ASELSAN Teases Upcoming Radars
ASELSAN has teased ALP 400-G, ALP 150-G/P, and ALP 600-G radars to join the Steel Dome integrated air defence system in TEKNOFEST 2024.
Air
Malaysia Considers Acquiring Russian Su-57 Jets
The Royal Malaysian Air Force seeks new jets to enhance its defence capabilities. The local media favours the Russian Su-57 as the strongest candidate.
Weapon / Missile
Russia Develops a Long-Range Cruise Missile for the Su-57
Russia has developed a new Long-Range Cruise Missile (KRBB) for the internal bay of the Su-57 Felon fighter jet.
Air
Unmanned Systems
The Su-57 Felon controls S-70 Okhotnik UCAVs
Sukhoi Su-57 Felon stealth fighter jet will control four S-70 Okhotnik UCAVs on a combat mission and control up to a range of 1,500 km.
Air
Russia Uses Su-57 Over Ukraine
Russian aggression in Ukraine has been ongoing for almost one year. Invaders are using even export systems and new platforms as well.
Air
Russia to deploy Su-57’s at 23rd Fighter Aviation Regiment
Russia's 23rd Fighter Aviation Regiment has been selected as the primary unit to receive the Su-57 jets. The pilots are undergoing theoretical training.
Air
Russia's NGAD 6th generation fighter to be based on Su-57
TASS states that Russia is developing a Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter jet based on the Su-57 Felon. Russia calls it the 6th generation fighter.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Russia delays Checkmate fighter production
Russia’s Checkmate aircraft delays at least one year, according to Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov. Rostec produces stealth Su-57 and Checkmate.
