Sukhoi Su-57 Felon

The stealth fighter built to combine supercruise performance with multirole capability.

Overview

Sukhoi Russia ICAO: SU57 2009–Present $42 million (2019)

The Sukhoi Su-57 is a fifth-generation fighter developed in Russia for air superiority and strike missions. First flown in 2010, it incorporates low-observable shaping and advanced avionics. The aircraft represents Russia’s effort to field a modern stealth combat platform.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Saturn AL-41F1
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 35,000 lbf · 156 kN
Avionics
Sh-121 multifunctional integrated radio electronic system (MIRES), 101KS Atoll electro-optical targeting system
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
1
Crew
—
Cabin width
—
Cabin height
—
Cabin length
—
Exterior length
65 ft 11 in  ·  20.10 m
Tail height
17 ft 11 in  ·  5.45 m
Fuselage diameter
6 ft 3 in  ·  1.90 m
Wing span
48 ft 7 in  ·  14.80 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
77,000 lb  ·  35,000 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
22,000 lb  ·  10,000 kg
Fuel capacity
2,700 gal · 10,200 L · 8,200 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
1,145 kt  ·  1,318 mph  ·  2,121 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
1,900 nm  ·  2,190 mi  ·  3,520 km
Fuel burn
—
Ceiling
66,000 ft  ·  20,100 m
Rate of climb
64,000 ft/min  ·  325 m/s
Takeoff distance
980 ft  ·  300 m
Landing distance
1,080 ft  ·  330 m
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T-50 PAK-FA (T-50-2) Su-57 Take-off.

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Operational Context

Sukhoi Su-57 Felon — fifth-generation multirole stealth fighter

The Su-57 first flew in 2010 and entered limited service in 2020. Developed under the PAK FA program, it features a blended wing-body layout, internal weapon bays, and thrust-vectoring engines. The design emphasizes maneuverability alongside reduced radar signature.

Powered by twin turbofan engines producing approximately 32,000 pounds of thrust (142 kN) each with afterburner in projected full-production configuration, the Su-57 is capable of sustained supersonic cruise and speeds exceeding Mach 2. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 75,000 pounds (34,019 kg). Armament is carried internally and on external hardpoints as required.

The Su-57 is intended to replace older fighters in Russian service while complementing existing platforms. Production has proceeded gradually, with incremental upgrades planned. The aircraft reflects a combination of stealth design and traditional Russian emphasis on agility.

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