Russian fighter of the fifth generation Su-57 can get a two-seat version
The Russian fifth-generation fighter Su-57 may receive a two-seat version, this option is being considered in the interests of a foreign customer. Andrey Yelchaninov, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Military-Industrial Commission of the Russian Federation, spoke about this in an interview with Interfax.
According to Yelchaninov, the Russian military-industrial complex is capable of creating a two-seat version of the Su-57 for foreign buyers. In addition, the Russian Ministry of Defense is also considering a two-seater version of a new fighter for arming the Russian Aerospace Forces.
- he said.
According to Yelchaninov, Russia is actually ready to bring the Su-57 to the foreign market. Currently, negotiations are underway with potential buyers of the fighter.
- he added.
Also, the first deputy chairman of the military-industrial complex collegium said that the tests of the Su-57 armament complex, including the intra-fuselage one, would be completed in 2021. He stressed that the armament includes new types of weapons that are created from scratch, including using new guidance principles.
- explained Yelchaninov.
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