BANGALORE, February 10. /TASS/. The latest Russian fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet has no limits for development, merited test pilot and Hero of Russia Sergey Bogdan said after flying the aircraft at Aero India show.
"Su-57 is the first fifth-generation aircraft that participates in real combat. It confirmed the declared characteristics. There is no limit for development as onboard equipment will improve and new missiles will be received. That will keep going until any aircraft is decommissioned," he said.
The jet has a low signature, major onboard defense complex, and missiles and bombs in cargo compartments. "The engagement of the weapons against ground and air targets has been confirmed in real combat," said Bogdan who made a 10-minite training flight at the show on Monday. The demonstration flight will take place on Tuesday.