Export variant of Sukhoi Su-57 5th gen fighter unveiled in Russia

The Sukhoi Su-57 5th gen fighter aircraft of the Russian Air Force.

As part of the MAKS International Airshow outside Moscow, Russia, state arms export agency Rosoboronexport unveiled the export variant of their 5th generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter aircraft.

This variant is called the Su-57E, with a unit displayed at the airshow although not much details and specifications were provided to the media.

So far there are no serious interest by any country on the aircraft although Rosoboronexport has started prioritizing the aircraft’s export and has been in talks with several unnamed countries.

Previous reports identified possible interested countries to include India, Turkey, China, Vietnam, and a few countries from the Middle East.

The Sukhoi Sui-57 is Russia’s only 5th generation fighter in production, and is currently in service in limited numbers with the Russian Air Force.



[1] Jane's Defence Weekly