Chemezov: The Su-57 has proven itself successful in new types of combat missions
Rostec's CEO noted that the fighter jet continues to be improved.
MOSCOW, November 26. /TASS/. The fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet surpasses its counterparts in several characteristics and continues to be improved. It has successfully demonstrated its stealth capabilities in the Air Defense Zone, Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov told TASS in an interview.
"The aircraft continues to be improved. Work is underway for the future, towards a comprehensive modernization. This will affect the components, electronics, and weapons. The fighter already surpasses its counterparts in many characteristics, and with further improvements, the gap in its favor will only widen. Unlike its foreign counterparts, it has been tested in all combat scenarios. It operated in Syria and is currently operating over the Air Defense Zone. It has successfully demonstrated its capabilities in combat missions new to operational-tactical aviation and has
confirmed the effectiveness of its
stealth capabilities," the agency's source said.
Chemezov called criticism of the aircraft abroad a reflection of competition, noting the high praise it received from foreign partners and Russian pilots.