Is the SU-57 in service?
Moscow managed to breathe new life into the financially moribund Su-57 program in the summer of 2019. The first serially produced Su-57 entered service in December 2020, with the rest of the batch to be delivered by 2028.
Is India working on 5th generation fighter?
The AMCA is currently the only fifth generation fighter under development in India, expected to get Ministry of Defence approval in second quarter of 2021….HAL AMCA.
| Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Role | Stealth multirole fighter |
| National origin | India |
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
What happened to Su-57?
Russian Defence Ministry planned to conclude a second contract for 13 more aircraft in 2020. However, on 15 May 2019, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that 76 aircraft will be purchased and delivered to the Air Force by 2028. This came after the price of the Su-57 and equipment was reduced by 20\%.
What is the future of FGFA between Russia and India?
On 25 January 2016, it was reported that Russia and India have agreed to develop FGFA and lower investment cost to $4 billion for each nation. They will invest $1 billion in the first year and another $500 million per year for the following six years. In September 2016, the two nations announced a detailed work-share agreement for joint production.
Why doesn’t Russia have a next-generation engine for the FGFA?
One of the IAFs principal concerns included Russia’s failure to develop a next-generation engine for the FGFA to date. Current prototypes of the aircraft are are fitted with a derivative of the Russian-made Saturn AL-41F1S engine, dubbed AL-41F1, an older aircraft engine also installed on the Sukhoi Su-35S Flanker-E.
What is the history of the FGFA project?
The FGFA saga started over 11 years ago, when India and Russia signed an inter-governmental agreement for the joint defense project in 2007, which was followed by the conclusion of a design contract for the co-development of the FGFA/PMF in 2010.
Is India withdrawing from joint program with Russia for 5th generation fighter jet?
India has reportedly withdrawn from a 11-year joint program to develop a 5th generation fighter jet with Russia.