Fifth-generation Su-57 fighter recognized as the most combat-tested aircraft
The Su-57 fighter jet of the Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), which is part of Rostec, was recognized by the Center for Analysis of World Arms Trade (CAMTO) as the most combat-tested fifth-generation aircraft. CAMTO noted that the Su-57 participated in conflicts in Syria and Ukraine.
Taking into account combat use in Syria and Ukraine, the Su-57 is the most tested fifth-generation aircraft in a real armed conflict. This is recognized, including in the West
– the CAWAT report notes.
Experts pointed to the fighter's ability to gain air superiority and hit ground and sea targets with precision strikes. It has supersonic cruising speed, internal fuselage weapons, radio-absorbing coating, and the latest onboard equipment. The number of fifth-generation fighters entering the Russian military is increasing every year.
Currently, only three countries in the world have full spectrum of technologies, to independently create fifth-generation aircraft - Russia, the USA and China.
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