Su-57, dubbed Felon by NATO, has seen advancements in intelligent crew assistance and state-of-the-art engines, which may entice India to relook in the program after exiting in 2018

The Su-57 features two tandem internal armament bays, each about 4.4 m (14.4 ft) long and 0.9 m (3.0 ft) wide, as well as two side weapon bays with triangular section fairings beneath the fuselage near the wing root. The aircraft can operate from air to air, air to ground, and marine base operations.

As a result, it is capable of carrying all types of missiles, including beyond visible-range (BVR) missiles as well as medium and short-range missiles. The principal medium-range missile is the active radar-homing R-77M (izdeliye 180), an updated R-77 derivative with an AESA seeker, dual-pulse motor, and conventional rear fins.

  • naturalgasbad@lemmy.caEnglish
    21·
    11 months ago

    Furthermore, India would be able to purchase the fighter using its own currency, allowing Russia to participate in the Indian economy, which is developing at an average rate of 7.5% and aims to be the world’s third-largest by 2027

    This is the real reason India is considering it IMO. They’re basically free.

    • Heresy_generator@kbin.social
      2·
      11 months ago

      That part doesn’t make any sense considering Russia already has far too many rupees that it can’t spend and doesn’t want any more.