Sukhoi prepares for Su-57 deliveries

6th April 2020 - 13:00 GMT | by Eugene Gerden in Moscow

RSS

Sukhoi Corporation plans to start deliveries this year of its Su-57 fifth-generation fighter for the Russian Aerospace Forces despite the December 2019 crash of a test aircraft during a training flight near Khabarovsk, company representatives told Shephard.

The crash of the test Su-57 has delayed deliveries, which were scheduled to begin in late 2019 under a long-term contract for 76 aircraft. The deal was signed last year and is believed to be worth more than RUB150 billion ($2 billion).

Representatives of the Russian MoD have repeatedly proclaimed their confidence in the new fighter, which was successfully tested during the …

Want to read more?

To read this article, along with thousands of others like it, start your Premium News free trial.

Start Trial or log in here

More from Air Warfare

Bangkok looks to the future with new Thai fighters

Thailand wants nothing less than the fifth-generation F-35 in order to modernise its fighter fleet.
Saab to upgrade Hungarian Gripens

MS20 Block 2 upgrade will enhance sensor, communications and weapons capabilities of Hungarian Gripen aircraft.
Tu-160M takes off from Kazan

The first upgraded Tu-160 strategic bomber for the Russian Air Force made its first flight on 12 January.
Australia receives first upgraded C-130J

Australia is upgrading its C-130J fleet and has prepared the way for a future P-8A upgrade, but the RAAF is struggling with its much-delayed C-27J programme.
US signals continued maintenance of Greek F-16 engines

The Greek government has requested parts and services under the FMS programme to support follow-on depot-level maintenance and sustainment of F100-PW-229 aircraft engines.
Collins Aerospace keeps B-52 bomber flying

Collins Aerospace has joined the effort to keep the B-52 Stratofortress in service.