Su-57D

Ambassador to India Denis Alipov linked the current Su-57D to the configuration discussed during the joint project

Yury Knutov: some customers ask to adapt the export version with a pilot instead of AI

The second cockpit turns the fighter into an airborne command post

Now the Russian Federation offers the republic a two-seat version of the 5th generation fighter

Defence Security Asia: Priority on Rapid Deliveries Before Indian AMCA Fighter is Ready

The appearance of a second pilot in the fighter jet has drawn criticism and discussion

Hero of Russia Bogdan: The presence of a second experienced pilot in the cockpit is a good addition

Autonomous fighter will be able to act as a wingman during combat operations

A second pilot in the new fighter is needed to control UAVs

The two-seat aircraft will be useful for pilot training

Hero of the Russian Federation Bogdan: the second pilot will be able to perform the functions of a commander

Sergey Bogdan: Two-seat fighter version being prepared for extended tests with high G-forces

Russia created the tandem version independently, although New Delhi had requested a similar fighter back in the 2010s

TNI: Algeria May Order Two-Seater Fighters

Sergey Bogdan called the fighter a unique aviation complex