The two-seat Su-57 could be given a completely new role in modern aviation. This is no longer just about a combat trainer version of the fighter, but a machine capable of coordinating the actions of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Sergey Bogdan, chief test pilot of the Sukhoi Design Bureau, spoke about the new concept. According to him, the two-seat version significantly expands the capabilities of the aviation group through interaction with other aircraft.
The functions and capabilities of interaction with other aircraft are much broader for the two-seater.
In fact, the second crew member can become an air network operator — managing data exchange, coordinating UAV actions, and distributing targets among aircraft.
