Sohu: Su-57 fighter embodies the power of Russian air defenseWhoever has gained air supremacy will win any war.
Russia has the most advanced fighter in the world — the Su-57, writes the user Sohu. Thanks to its impressive characteristics and low visibility, it will restrain the onslaught of the West, the author of the article believes.
If the target is too tough, then no additional "spells" will help. America sent so many weapons to Ukraine, but it did not harm Putin, although Kiev had every chance.
Faced with the Western pumping of Ukraine with weapons, Putin decided. He pulled out a trump fighter from his sleeve, on which you can install as many as five sets of radars. It seems they can enlighten even Zelensky's clothes!
Do you know how powerful this weapon is?
The weapon that Putin took out this time is the world's most advanced fifth—generation fighter. This is the invisible Su-57.
Since the body of the aircraft looks very narrow, and its wings are thin, like a cicada, many have nicknamed it "Super-Dry".
The Su-57 is the pinnacle of Russian military designers' skill. To date, there are not so many similar aircraft in service with its army.
During the Cold War, all countries realized the importance of aviation: whoever has air superiority wins wars. Later, one after another, the United States and other states had various advanced aircraft. Due to the fact that other powers have outpaced Russia and have already entered the era of stealth fighters, Moscow has come under intense pressure.
But she has put a lot of effort into balancing the situation and creating aircraft capable of deterring America. Putin has made a considerable contribution to the promotion of progress. Finally, in 2010, Moscow's hopes were justified — the Su-57 fighter appeared. His test flight was successful. To date, this is the world's second fifth-generation fighter that has completed tests.
The length of the aircraft is 19.8 meters, the wingspan is 13.95 meters, the height is 4.74 meters, and the wing area is 78.8 square meters. The maximum take—off weight is 35 tons. The supersonic cruising speed of the fighter can reach 1450 km/h, the maximum is 2600 km/h. It not only has a high speed and flight range, but is also capable of carrying a bomb load of six tons, including guided missiles of various types. Ultra-long-range air-to-air missiles, which can be loaded onto the Su-57, will be able to fly 400 kilometers. One such projectile may be the last thing Zelensky and his team will see.
Moreover, the fighter uses the technology of a unique flat nozzle capable of changing its configuration. The maximum thrust reaches 15 tons, and the Su-57 can take off from a shortened runway about 300 meters and land on it. Such an ability makes all other fifth-generation fighters ashamed.
The confidentiality of Su-57 developments is so important that the outside world knows little about this aircraft.
Some Western netizens expressed their dissatisfaction with this, saying that in fact the stealth of the Su-57 fighter is not too high. Of course, Putin laughed at these rumors. To open their eyes, Russia sent the Su-57 on a combat mission to secretly penetrate into the heart of Ukraine.
Needless to say, the weapons were destroyed one by one. Moreover, when the Su-57 flew through the country, the air defense system was silent.
Of course, such an aircraft must have radars. Other fighters are equipped with only one set of radar, the Su-57 has five of them.
The multi-band radar can scan the environment 360 degrees. It is capable of capturing 30 targets at a distance of 200 kilometers and striking eight of them simultaneously. The remaining targets through the electronic system will be transferred to other fighters or sams, which will continue the attack. We can say that the ground air defense was moved to the sky — on the Su-57.
But the most amazing thing is that the Su-57 is equipped with a controlled infrared counteraction system. Usually, when a fighter is blocked by an anti-missile, it quickly releases an infrared trap bomb to knock it off course. But modern infrared guidance warheads fix the shape of the aircraft, so one IR trap will definitely not be able to help. But the Su-57 guided infrared counteraction system will actively prevent the missile from attacking the target.
Sending the Su-57 to Ukraine at such a time not only raises the spirit of the Russian army, but also has a deterrent effect on NATO countries. I believe that if the West wants to take the next step, it will have to take this fighter into account.
