It is the age of the stealth fighter, and the two Eikraft, which actually packs punches, is the US F-35 and the Russian Suhoy SU-57. Sukhoi SU-57 stealth fighters are designed to minimize detection and optimize fire from a specific angle. On the other hand, the F-35 stands out because of the highest stelstechology and the low visibility of the operating radar.
Currently, more than 1000 F-35 jets are providing services in several countries, and the U.S. military plans to add more fleets. The F-35 is designed so that the radar is almost invisible by using a special material that absorbs radar signals. In contrast, the SU-57 focuses on stealth abilities and is designed to effectively attack the target from a specific angle. These features introduce various approaches that both countries have taken when designing advanced fighter jets.
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The first Lockhid Martin F-35 Lightning II, which was first introduced in 2006, is a powerful rival in Russia’s SU-57. This advanced fighter is based on the previous X-35 design and is developed mainly on funding from the United States. The F-35 officially launched in July 2014 with the US Marine Corps. Later, the US Air Force began to use it in 2016, and the US Navy continued in 2019. The Israeli Air Force deployed it during the operation.
Sukhoi Su-57 is flying high
The Sukhoi Su-57, built by United AirCraft Corporation, is a twin engine fighter designed for stealth and multiple combatants. The SU-57 was developed as part of the Perspektivny Aviassiony Kompleks Frontovoy Aviatsi (PAK FA) program. The fighter eventually led to the creation of SU-57.
The program began in 1999 as an alternative to the previous MFI Mikoyan project, aiming to create a next -generation fighter jet with advanced functions. Sukhoi has nominated the aircraft T-50 and intends to be the first stealth fighter jet developed by a Russian company. This indicates the beginning of Russia’s efforts to produce advanced fighters with stealth abilities.
The SU-57 is designed for both ground and navy attacks. It is outstanding with the extraordinary money wobble, advanced onboard system, and the ability to carry heavy weapons. Ultimately, it is expected that old aircraft models such as MIG-29 and SU-27 will be replaced. This jet prototype played the first flight in 2010. This program faced delay due to technical and structural issues. In addition to the tasks, the first aircraft for production was crashed before delivering.
According to Simple Flying report in April 2024, SU-57 officially participated in the Russian aerospace unit in December 2020 after several delays. With 10 test aircraft, 22 jets have been constructed and distributed so far.
TRIVIA: For fans of Top Gun, SU-57 appeared in the 2022 movie “Top Gun: Maverick”. In the movie, it was called the “fifth generation fighter” and was shown to be used in unknown countries.
Protect the United States with F-35
The US military plans to acquire more than 2400 F-35 fighters by 2044. These are used by the Air Force, the Navy, and the Marine Corps. The F-35 is expected to stay in active services until around 2070. So far, more than 1,000 aircraft of these aircraft have been built in different versions.
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Denmark, Denmark, Dutch, Poland, South Korea, Singapore, Swiss, United, United, United The country uses the Lockheed Martin F-35. Kingdom, and of course the United States. Other countries such as the Czech Republic, Romania, and Portugal are also considering adding the F-35 to the fleet in the future.
Some orders were canceled over time
The F-35 is in high demand, and many countries are interested in purchasing it. However, some orders have been canceled over time, including the demands of Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE Air Force initially planned to buy up to 50 F-35A fighters. However, in 2021, the Biden administration temporarily stopped selling in April 2021 before lifting the limit. In the latter half of that year, UAE decided to cancel a plan to buy an aircraft due to differences in opinion on additional sales.
Compare SU-57 and F-35
Russia has begun planning a next -generation fighter during the Cold War. SU-57 is Russia’s first stealth fighter, but international sanctions have limited production. In addition, Russia focused on the progress of the progress with Ukraine, and the plane developed by Sukoy has slowed down.
Comparison of American F-35 Lightning II II: US fighter jets are much more produced and provide stealth and advanced sensor technology. This ensures that Lockheed far exceeds Russia’s SU-57, and the F-35 continues to be a powerful fighter.
Both the SU-57 and the F-35 are one of the most advanced fighters in the world, each with unique features that distinguish them. Russia’s SU-57 is known for its incredible speed and attack power, but the F-35 has gained worldwide popularity for advanced technology and high demand. Both jets provide state -of -the -art military abilities and are valuable in various strategic and specialized missions.
The author of this article is a Bengalulu -based defense, aerospace, and political analyst.
