The Sukhoi Su-57 Felon is Russia’s Advanced 5th Generation fighter. The Sukhoi Su-57, with the NATO code name ‘felon’. It is a multi-role fighter jet. Made by the Sukhoi Designs Bureau to replace the Soviet-era fighters. It entered service in 2019. this aircraft is made to compete with western aircraft like the F-22 Raptor and the f-35 Lightning ll.
Features and Capabilities
Stealth
- Has radar-absorbing coating.
- Has internal weapons bays for stealth.
- Has engines buried in the airframe to reduce visibility.
Avionics
- Active Electronically Scanned Array radar.
- Sophisticated electronic warfare systems.
- Distributed sensor networks for better awareness in any situation.
Maneuverability
- 3D thrust vectoring for way better mobility.
- Can have sustained supersonic flight without afterburners.
Versatility
- Multi-role fighters, so very versatile, can be air-to-air, air-to-ground.
- Modular design which allows for future upgrades and different load-outs.
Performance
- Maximum speed: Mach 2 (2,440 km/h).
- Maximum range: 3,500 km at subsonic speeds.
- Service ceiling: over 20,000 meters.
- Rate of climb: 350 meters a second.
Powerplant
- Dual AL-41F1 turbofan engines.
- Combined power output: 28,400 kg.
- Future variants will use advanced engines like the Izdeliye 30 engines.
Armament
- Internal weapon bays:
- Air-to-air missiles.
- Air-to-ground munitions.
- External hardpoints for extra armaments when stealth is not needed.
- 30mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 autocannon for close-range combat.
- Could carry nuclear weapons.
History
Development started in the early 2000s. The prototype flight was on January 29, 2010. Combat evaluation in Syria occurred in late February 2018. Operational deployment in the Ukraine conflict was in 2022. Russia has plans to make over 70 Su-57s by 2028.
The development has faced several challenges, delays, and costs. The aircraft now has entered service and continues to get upgraded.
Variants
- Su-57: Base configuration.
- Su-57E: Export version.
- Su-57M: Upgraded version with new Izdeliye 30 engines (under testing).
Technical Specifications
- Crew: 1.
- Length: 20.1 m.
- Wingspan: 14.1 m.
- Height: 4.7 m.
- Wing area: 78.8 m².
- Empty weight: 18,000 kg (39,683 lbs).
- Maximum takeoff weight: 35,000 kg (77,162 lbs).
Avionics and Systems
The Su-57 has high levels of automation and crew support. Some components include:
- Advanced onboard computer systems.
- Electronic intelligence systems.
- Modernized communications suite by the Polyot Research and Production Enterprise.
Operational Use and Future Prospects:
THe su-57 has been limited for operational use, it represents massive advanments to russias military aviation. it’s deployment in Syria and the unknraine conflit has provie4e real world testing opportunities and information and what to inprove on.
Operational Use and Future Prospects:
The su-57 has been limited for operational use, it represents massive advances in Russian military aviation. Its deployment in Syria and the Ukraine conflict has provided real-world testing opportunities and information and what to improve on. The aircraft’s stealth capabilities, advanced avionics, and versatile combat roles. as it is compared to western 5th generation fighters. However, production numbers are still limited compared to other fighters. As Russia continues to refine the aircraft and produce more of it as well, the fighter plays an important role in Russia’s defense and power and the development of export variants like the Su-57E to Russia’s international customers. The Sukhoi Su-57 felon shows Russia’s entry into 5th generation fighters. While facing many challenges in development and production, it shows technological advancements and aims to make the Russian Air Force more powerful.
Related:
https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/sukhoi-su-57-felon-fighter-jet-russia/
https://www.globalmilitary.net/aircrafts/su-57-felon/
https://www.slashgear.com/1486451/all-about-the-sukhoi-su-57-felon-jet/
https://defensefeeds.com/military-tech/air-force/fighters/sukhoi-su-57-felon/
https://odin.tradoc.army.mil/WEG/Asset/
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