Is Su-57 good for India?

According to Indian air force officials, the Su-57 was too expensive, poorly engineered and powered by old and unreliable engines. The Indians’ complaints illustrated the yawning gulf between stealth-warplane design and the actual production of radar-evading jets. It’s one thing to sketch an advanced warplane on paper.

Did Russia offers SU-57 to India?

On 9 July 2019, during a meeting with IAF representatives, Russia offered India to resume its participation in Su-57 program.

Is India working on 5th generation aircraft?

Stage is getting ready for the launch of India’s own fifth generation stealth fighter aircraft — Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). Prototype design for the twin engine AMCA is in the process of being finalized and is expected to be sent for approval to the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS).

Why India may never buy Russian Su-57 fighter jet?

Why India May Never Buy Russian Su-57 Fighter Jet Despite Being Stealthy, 5th-Gen & A Great Dogfighter? Russia has been the strongest defence partner of India and the robust ties date back to the Soviet (USSR) times.

What went wrong with the Su-57?

According to the report from India’s Business Standard, the Su-57’s actual low-observable characteristics were among the biggest issues. The War Zone’s own Tyler Rogoway has long called these features into question himself, writing: “A jet’s fan face produces a massive radar signature.

How many Su-30MKI aircraft are there in the Indian Air Force?

The IAF fleet of Su-30MKIs currently consists of around operational 200 aircraft. As of December 2018, HAL has manufactured 202 Su-30MKI aircraft in India. (The first 50 aircraft were built in Russia and delivered to India in fly-away condition.) The IAF is expected to deploy 272 Su-30MKI aircraft by 2021 grouped into 14 squadrons.

What is a Su-30 MKI?

The twin-seater, twin-engine Su-30MKI, developed by Russian aircraft maker Sukhoi and license-built in India, constitutes the backbone of the IAF. While the first 50 Su-30 aircraft were built in Russia, the remaining fighter jets were assembled in India.

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