Experts from the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and the United Engine Corporation (UEC), part of the Rostec State Corporation, have begun flight tests of the Su-57 fighter jet, which is equipped with a new fifth-generation engine “Product 177”.
The first flight with the new propulsion system was carried out by test pilot Roman Kondratyev and, according to official information, was successfully carried out within the parameters envisaged for the test mission. During the flight, the engine exhibited stable and reliable operation during all flight phases.
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RostecAccording toSukhoi Su-57has already demonstrated its performance in a practical environment and has low detectability (stealth) meets the requirements for fifth-generation aircraft, including characteristics.
The company also revealed that the machine has attracted interest from overseas customers and export procedures are already underway.
In parallel, the Su-57 program is continuously evolving. Operational experience is used to expand weapon capabilities and update onboard systems.
The introduction of the “Product 177” engine with increased output is expected to contribute to improved flight performance and serve as the foundation for future platform modernization.
The Su-57 was developed as a multi-role fighter aircraft, capable of carrying out missions against air, ground and sea targets.
The aircraft can operate 24 hours a day, even in adverse weather conditions and strong electronic jamming environments, and maintains the ability to engage targets protected by the latest air defense systems.
According to Mikhail Streltsov, director of OKB Sukhoi, the Su-57 is undergoing continuous improvements with an emphasis on improving combat capabilities and integrating advanced technology.
He said the platform’s architecture enables the rapid uptake of new technology solutions throughout the development cycle and ensures adaptation to different operational scenarios.
「Product 177The engine was designed by UEC for use in tactical and operational fighter aircraft.
The use of new materials, manufacturing techniques and innovative design solutions has resulted in a propulsion system with significantly superior performance compared to previous generation engines.
This first flight marked the beginning of the joint flight test phase between UEC and UAC within the framework of the Su-57 program.
United Aircraft Corporation is currently undergoing an industrial capacity expansion program.
The initiative is aimed at increasing the supply of Su-57s for the Russian military and expanding their offer on the international market, withRostecMultiple companies in the group are participating.
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