New Su-57 Weapons Configuration Points To Drone And Cruise Missile Defense Mission

Russia's top fighter may have been drafted into trying to help defend against Ukraine's growing long-range strike ...
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The Sukhoi Su-57 Felon has a radar cross-section 1,000 times that of the F-35 — Sukhoi’s own patent admits this flaw

Russia's Sukhoi Su-57 Felon is widely considered the worst-performing stealth fighter. Sukhoi's own patent describes the Su-57 having a frontal radar cross-section of 0.1 to 1 m². That is comparable ...
The National Interest

Here’s Why Russia’s Su-57 Felon Fighter Jet Is So Maneuverable

Soviet and Russian air combat doctrine has historically emphasized visual-range combat and pilot skill and kinematic dominance. The doctrine stemmed from Cold War experiences, flying against NATO ...
The National Interest

How Russian Air Doctrine Shaped the Su-57 “Felon” Fighter

The Su-57’s design is optimized for short-range combat at the expense of stealth, meaning it is most effective when over friendly airspace in a defensive role. The Su-57 is often discussed in the West ...
The Aviationist

Russia Starts Testing Twin-Seat Variant of Su-57 Felon

According to a post by the popular FighterBomber Telegram channel, Russia has started the taxi trials of a twin-seat variant of the Su-57, with a new cockpit reminiscent of the Su-30 Flanker. Claims ...

Putin adapts to Ukraine's drone war? Russia’s Su-57 ‘Felon’ spotted with mystery pod in new photos

Russia’s Su‑57 “Felon” has been spotted with a new external pod and short‑range R‑73/R‑74 missiles, suggesting a shift from ...
Forbes

The Sukhoi Su-57 Is An Air Show Favorite, But It Fails To Secure Sales

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. A Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft flies ...