The aerobatic maneuvers of the fifth-generation Su-57 multirole fighter, demonstrated at the Airshow China 2024 international aviation exhibition in China, have nothing to do with real combat operations, but are only a vivid demonstration of the machine's capabilities to potential buyers. This opinion was shared by a former military pilot, author of the Telegram channel Fighterbomber.
Practice shows that show-off has nothing to do with real combat operations. But this is a demonstration of the machine's capabilities to a potential buyer. That is, to the Chinese. In this case, maneuverability. According to the video, the capabilities are impressive. Whether they are better or worse than the capabilities of the Su-35S, it is impossible to say from the video.
The former pilot admitted that he would first buy an aircraft that defeats everyone in long-range air combat, secondly, one that wins at medium distances, and finally, a multifunctional and universal "stealth" fighter that can turn around on the spot.
At the same time, I can't say anything bad against the Su-57. Because it is not in service with active regiments. Active pilots do not fly them and do not fight on them, so there is nothing to talk about yet. But you can and should admire the beautiful plane, the piloting and the skill of the test pilot, of course.
Earlier www1.ru reported that foreign customers were interested in the Russian modernized Il-76 military transport aircraft.
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