The Russian fifth-generation Su-57 fighter became a star at the Airshow China 2024 exhibition in China. Honored Military Pilot of the Russian Federation Vladimir Popov spoke about how the domestic machine surpasses American counterparts and why there should be no complacency.
According to him, the Su-57 surpasses its "classmates", including the American "five" F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.
Su-57 is one of the most advanced aircraft in the world. First, we talked about the fact that we should have an aircraft with a high degree of maneuverability. Second, it should have a high degree of combat potential. Third, it should have elements of stealth.
The pilot explained that stealth is provided by the design features of the coating and electronic countermeasures systems. The USA puts stealth first, followed by combat potential and maneuverability
The superiority of the Su-57 over the F-22 and F-35 is explained by the fact that Russia developed the fighter, taking into account the mistakes of the United States in creating and operating fighters. They had problems with pilot overload. Issues such as the supply of oxygen through a mask and pressure maintenance were critical. Often pilots ejected and died. Sometimes they came to their senses at low altitudes.
Earlier www1.ru reported that Russia will supply Su-35S abroad: the international aircraft for the most dangerous fighters in the world has already started.
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