Sukhoi Su-57: Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again proposed to India the joint development and manufacturing of the fifth generation Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter jet. Putin said that Russia does not want to limit defense cooperation with India to just a buy-sell relationship, but is ready to deepen it further.
According to India Today report, Putin said that Russia is fully ready for cooperation with India on modern fighter aircraft Su-57. He also mentioned the decades-old military relations between India and Russia.
On the question asked about Su-57, Putin said that the history of cooperation in the defense sector between India and Russia goes back to the era of the Soviet Union. He said that a large part of the Indian Armed Forces still uses Russian military equipment.
What did Putin say about Sukhoi?
Putin said, “India has traditionally been buying aircraft and helicopters from us. The Su-57 is an excellent fighter aircraft. It is probably the most modern and sophisticated fighter jet in the world and is also very effective.”
He said that the Su-57 can be operated with two pilots and can also act as a command center. He also said that apart from military aviation, Russia also remains a major power in the field of naval platforms like submarines and warships.
Key features of Sukhoi Su-57
- Maximum speed: 2,130 kilometers per hour
- Range: 3,500 kilometers
- Estimated price: 50 million to 100 million US dollars
- Engine: Turbofan Engine
- Wingspan: 14 m
- Equipped with advanced AL-41F1 engine, plan to upgrade with new Izdeliye 30 engine in future.
- AESA radar system for 360 degree sensor coverage
- Electro-optical targeting and infrared search and track (IRST) capability via the 101KS “Atoll” system
- Capable of tracking enemy targets without emitting radar signals
- Special variant with two seats, which can act as a command station
- Capable of carrying long-range air-to-air missiles, anti-radiation missiles and precision-guided bombs
- Ability to carry missiles like R-37, which have a strike range of more than 300 kilometers.
This new proposal of Russia is being considered an important step for India-Russia defense cooperation. If both the countries move forward on this project, it can give a new direction to the partnership in the field of defense technology and military production.
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