The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), part of the Rostec State Corporation, reported the delivery of a new batch of Su-57 aircraft to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The aircraft were produced in a “new technical configuration,” featuring upgrades to onboard systems and the weapons suite.
According to UAC, the fifth-generation fighters underwent technical acceptance and a full cycle of factory tests. Pilots from the Ministry of Defense conducted evaluations in different operating modes prior to their incorporation into operational units.
In an institutional statement, Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov said that the factories are meeting delivery schedules and that the development of the Su-57 continues while taking into account customer requirements and operational conditions. The company noted that the delivered aircraft received enhancements that expand their capabilities.
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The Su-57 is described by UAC as a multifunctional frontline aviation complex designed for missions against aerial, ground, and maritime targets. The manufacturer states that the platform can operate 24 hours a day, including in adverse weather conditions and in environments with electronic interference.
A pilot from the Russian Aerospace Forces, quoted in the statement, said that the new technical configuration should expand the range of tasks assigned to the aircraft and allow the integration of new weapons, in line with supply targets set by the Ministry of Defense.
UAC CEO Vadim Badekha added that the fighter has undergone a continuous evolution process, with improvements to systems and weapons capabilities aimed at meeting updated operational requirements.
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