Second “fifth generation” fighter tests the skies

Published time: March 03, 2011 12:06
Edited time: March 03, 2011 15:41
Sukhoi PAK-FA (T-50)
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The second prototype of the jet meant to be the future of Russia's fighter jet programme has successfully completed its maiden flight. The Sukhoi-made plane took to the skies for about an hour.

The PAK -FA (T-50) fighter is said to be equipped with some of the most advance avionics on the planet.

It is able to land on short runways and fly in any weather.

Also, it can carry up to eight medium-range or two long-range missiles in its two internal bays.

The jet's first prototype performed its maiden flight last January, and carried out 36 test flights.

The fifth generation fighter is expected to enter service in Russia in 2015.

The price tag is estimated at US $100 million.

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james (unregistered) 13.08.2012 16:25

I like that they pointed out that it can fly in ANY weather!

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Gmcampbell (unregistered) 13.08.2012 12:52

First off, that is only an illustration of the plane.  The actual plane looks much different. Second, the plane was flying last year. It's maiden flight was not in January of this year as the article states. Additionally, the F15 first flew in 1972. I could go on, but most of you need to get a clue before making uninformed posts.

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Churkin (unregistered) 13.08.2012 05:05

GW Mcklintock (unregistered) wrote in #19
That's a beautiful aircraft.  However, it looks astonishingly similar to the YF-23.  That aside, I'm extremely impressed with the advanced aircraft that Russia has produced in the last several years.  Kudo's!
----- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------\Last several years? Rather last several decades, keep in mind their superiority aircraft like SU-27 were designed 40 years ago. Long time before F-15.

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