The Russian fifth-generation Su-57 fighter was officially unveiled in China at an international air show. It is equally successful in both strike missions against ground targets and gaining air superiority.
The aircraft has all the key features of the fifth generation: all-round view of the radar complex, reduced radar signature, intelligent system, super-maneuverability and the ability to integrate into a unified information space of air-ground operations.
For the first time among serial Russian fighters, the Su-57 can carry weapons in an internal compartment — air-to-surface and air-to-air missiles, guided and conventional bombs.
Su-57 Technical Specifications:
- Maximum speed — 2M (twice the speed of sound)
- Maximum speed near the ground — 1350 km/h
- Service ceiling — 18,800 m
- Maximum flight duration — up to 10 hours
- Normal takeoff weight — 26,700 kg, maximum — 34,000 kg
- Maximum payload weight — weapons, external fuel tanks — 7500 kg
- Record range, ferry range with two aerial refuelings — 7800 km, with one refueling — 5200 km, without refueling — 2800 km
Earlier, www1.ru reported that the cruiser "Admiral Nakhimov" will be armed with four Pantsir-M SAM systems, Zircons, and Kalibrs after leaving repairs.
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