Su-57D

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

New Delhi may consider a two-seat fighter as a temporary solution until its own AMCA appears

Presumed facilities appeared in footage of the Su-57D's first flight

Hero of Russia Sergey Bogdan: the stability and controllability characteristics of the Su-57D fully correspond to the single-seat aircraft

Tests of the two-seat aircraft took place in Zhukovsky