Aero India 2025 is a landmark event for the aerospace and defense industry, and has attracted attention from global players. One of the main highlights is the Bengaluru air show, Russia’s announcement to introduce advanced Sukhoi Su-57 fighters (5th generation stealth aircraft). The radar evacuation capacity, exceptional sensation ILITY, and the famous SU-57 promise to steal spotlights as an example of state-of-the-art aviation engineering.
The decision to bring the SU-57 to Aero India caused great excitement among Indian defense enthusiasts, capturing the interests of American defense companies such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing. Their staff is expected to attend, providing unusual opportunities to observe SU-57 up close. This opportunity is particularly worth noting because aircraft is rarely displayed outside the Russian territory. The appearance at this event is even more interesting. In addition, it is possible to compare with Western fighters such as the F-35.
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Meanwhile, Lockheed Martin in India will bring F-35a Lightning II to this year’s air show to advertise the F-21 fighter (the version of the customized F-16) in accordance with the Indian requirements. Not confirmed, it is different from the previous edition. Despite this uncertainty, the existence of the SU-57 has already created a big topic, and is expected to attract attention to stealth design, weapons integration, operational ability, and overall performance.
For Lockheed Martin and Boeing American officials, this event may be the first opportunity to examine the SU-57 in such detail. This closely observation provides valuable insights in Russia’s military progress and can affect strategic planning and future development efforts.
Russia’s decision to feature SU-57 is also considered a strategic movement to strengthen defense relationships with India, a long-standing partner. In addition, the display functions as a delicate form of diplomacy, showing Russian technical abilities to potential buyers and international partners, including US observers.
Aero India 2025 is becoming an exciting platform for introducing advanced fighters, as the F-21 has won the center stage along the SU-57. The absence of the F-35A may be noticeable, but the spotlight is probably the highest function of SU-57, and some of the most sophisticated things for defense analysts and engineers around the world. We provide unique opportunities to compare. World air technology.
Allies of the United States and their North Atlantic Treaty have the Lockhidmartin F-35, the fifth generation stealthlicrol fighter for all-weather combat. Russia’s counter part is Sukhoi Su-57, known for the NATO’s report name “Feron”.
In 1979, many years before the collapse of the Soviet Union, Cremlin recognized the need for a fifth generation fighter jet with stealth functions that can handle multiple roles, including ground attacks. By 1983, both Mikoyan and Suhoi began working on separate designs to meet these requirements.
After the Berlin wall fell in November 1989, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev introduced a reform called Perestroika. Stagnation -Dealing the depletion of the economy for many years and causing a change.
Glasnost was also introduced to enhance the openness and transparency of government agencies and activities in the Soviet Union. It reflected the commitment of the Gorbachov administration, which enables Soviet citizens to publicly discuss their systems and potential solutions.
August 1991 -Age of political anxiety -Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus have announced the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Financial restrictions have delayed the project
For serious economic issues, Russia has canceled Micoyan’s project and has decided to focus on the plan for Sukoy to develop new aircraft. The aircraft is designed to replace the old SU-27 and MIG-29 fighters of the Russian fleet.
Sukhoi designed an aircraft based on the impressive SU-27, but included advanced upgrades. This approach has helped reduce development costs and reduce the risks associated with the construction of a completely new aircraft. The aircraft was first known as the T-50 before being renamed SU-57. It faced a lot of delays, but eventually the first flight on January 29, 2010.
10 prototypes were built for testing, but structural cracks were found in the frame during the process. This increased the delay in the project, re -designed using more composite materials, and slightly increased the wings.
More problems and accidents have been slowered during the test, slowing the introduction of SU-57, and moved from the planned 2015 to 2020.
High cost to build SU-57
Another challenge for aircraft was that it was more expensive than SU-35 and SU-30SM. As a result, the Russian government delayed production.
* SU-35S: The SU-35S is a 4.5-generation multi-roll fighter designed for air superiority and ground attack mission. It has advanced avionics, powerful engines, and operability.
* SU-30SM: SU-30SM is a four-generation twin seat fighter used for air defense, ground attack and reconnaissance. Comes with the latest radar system and long -distance functions, supporting advanced weapons.
In 2019, the situation has improved significantly when Russia’s President Vladimir Putin purchased 76 SU-57 jets and announced plans to deliver to the Russian Air Force by 2028. -2019.
After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the production of SU-57 was confused because Western sanctions and US dollars could not trade. Russia cannot obtain semiconductors and advanced machines necessary to build SU-57 from the European Union. The accurate SU-57 in the Russian Air Force is unknown. However, a simple flight report suggests that Russia is reluctant to use jet in battle. The country is also concerned that the sensitive jet technology can reach the western hands, and losing it in battle may impair the possibility of future export sales.
The main functions/specifications of SU-57
Wing area: 78.8 square meters
Maximum takeoff weight: 35,000 kg
Power Station: 2 × Saturn Al-41F1 Turbo fan engine after combustion
Maximum speed: Mach 2.0 (according to altitude and atmosphere, about 2,470 km / h
Service ceiling: 66,000 feet
The author of this article is a scientific writer who has won awards and is a defensive aerospace and political analyst based in Bengalur.
