The production of the upgraded version of the 5th generation Su-57 fighter is expected to start in 2025, a source in the military-industrial sector told TASS.
“In the upgraded version of the fighter as part of the Megapolis research and development project, a completely upgraded cockpit with the most advanced avionics will be installed. In addition, the aircraft will be equipped with a second-stage power unit. It is planned that mass production of the upgraded Su-57 will start from 2025,” the source said.
Earlier, TASS reported that a fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet will be designed in a two-seat modification to control a swarm of heavy Okhotnik combat drones.
The Sukhoi Su-57 is a Russian-made 5th generation multirole fighter designated to destroy all types of air, ground, and naval targets. The Su-57 fighter jet features stealth technology with broad use of composite materials, is capable of developing a supersonic cruising pace and is furnished with the most advanced onboard radio-electronic equipment, including a powerful onboard computer, the radar system spread across its body and some other innovations.
