Context:
Russia has offered to develop its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet the Sukhoi Su-57, in India for the Indian Air Force.
About Su-57
- The Su-57 is a fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter aircraft developed by Russia’s Sukhoi.
- It incorporates cutting-edge stealth technology, exceptional supermanoeuvrability, and the ability to sustain supersonic speeds, establishing it as Russia’s first operational stealth fighter.
- In 2007, Russia and India signed a joint development agreement to create the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA), with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) collaborating with Sukhoi.
- India withdrew from the program in 2018, citing concerns over cost, disputes regarding workshare, and perceived gaps in the aircraft’s capabilities.
Specifications of the Su-57:
