What You Need to Know: Russia’s Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter debuted at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, aiming to impress attendees and attract international buyers.
-Despite grandiose claims from Russian officials about the Su-57's combat-readiness and "exceptional performance," the jet faced considerable skepticism, particularly from Chinese observers who noted visible flaws in design and stealth.
-Aviation analysts have questioned its actual combat utility, citing that the Su-57 has notably avoided deployment in high-risk zones like Ukraine, likely to avoid potential downing and further criticism. While it may captivate airshow audiences, the Su-57's reputation doesn’t align with the hype from Russian officials.
Rostec, the Russian state-owned military-industrial conglomerate, has put high hopes on the showing of its Sukhoi Su-57 (NATO reporting name Felon) at this week's 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, which kicked off on Tuesday outside the city of Zhuhai in the Guangdong province.
Russian state media outlet Tass reported that the Su-57E, the export model of the fifth-generation stealth fighter, "soared into the skies on the first day" of the international........