United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), part of the state corporation Rostec, reported the delivery of a new batch of Su-57 aircraft to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The aircraft were produced in a “new technical configuration”, with upgrades to the on-board systems and the weapon system complex.
According to UAC, the fifth-generation fighter aircraft have passed through technical acceptance and completed a full cycle of factory testing. Department of Defense pilots conducted evaluations in various operating modes before assigning the aircraft to operational units.
In an institutional statement, Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov said the factories are adhering to delivery schedules and the development of the Su-57 continues taking into account customer requirements and operational conditions. The company emphasized that the aircraft delivered have received improvements that increase their capabilities.
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The Su-57 is described by UAC as a multi-functional frontline aviation complex, designed for missions against air, land and sea targets. The manufacturer states that the platform can operate 24 hours a day, even under adverse weather conditions and in environments with electronic disruption.
A Russian Air and Space Force pilot quoted in the statement said the new technical configuration should expand the aircraft’s range of tasks and allow the integration of new weapons, in line with the Defense Ministry’s delivery targets.
UAC General Manager Vadim Badekha added that the fighter has undergone a continuous evolution process, with improvements to systems and weapons capabilities to meet updated operational requirements.
@saibadetudonewsRussia receives Su-57 aircraft with modernized on-board systems and armament. Source and images: Telegram @uac_ru
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