Russian Su-57 Aircraft Thread (PAK-FA and IAF FGFA)

[mack8]

Just as a fyi, apparently the source speaks of a taxi test, not a first flight, which probably is why no images yet, usually the russians release images after the first flight.

 

[EmoBirb]

It is also notable that this would make the Su-57 the second 5th-gen fighter family in the world to have a twin-seater variant after the J-20 family.

In essence, meaning that only western airforces lack two seat fifth generation fighters as of now

Just as a fyi, apparently the source speaks of a taxi test, not a first flight, which probably is why no images yet, usually the russians release images after the first flight.

Generally speaking the first flight will follow shortly after the taxi test.

 

[Gloire_bb]

In essence, meaning that only western airforces lack two seat fifth generation fighters as of now

Let the thing fly at least. J-20s is operational, there's a distance here.
Furthermore, lack of 2 seaters isn't really the most serious of f-35/22 problems...

 

[Deino]

There are some interesting - and as yet unconfirmed - claims, the Su-57D prototype has made its maiden flight as a twin-seater.
It is rumoured to be the reworked T-50-4 with a new front fuselage! No images yet!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2055641286938374433

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2055644601034125424

Via @flateric … seems to be not a twin-seater but one for drone-hunting

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[Stealthflanker]

That lower image, seems that Su-57 is carrying 101KS pod.

 

[Gloire_bb]

 

[sheogorath]

Thats one massive canopy...

 

[siegecrossbow]

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Does it still slide backward?

 

[Nx4eu]

Does it still slide backward?

No. Opens like Su30

 

[another505]

Its proportion reminds me a bit of MIG-29UB. Not the most aesthetically pleasing unlike J-20S which looked better with larger canopy over J-20/A . Taste is personal and irregardless, if it works, it works.

I remember reading that Sukhoi or UAC wants the 57 to be the next 27 that becomes the base model for many different variants. I wonder how would that turn out.