On November 12, 2024, Russia showcased a new fifth-generation SU-57E fighter jet at Airshow China 2024, held in Zhuhai, China. The plane was said to be designed or multiple roles, able to evade radars and strike targets in the air and on the ground, including air defense sites. The jet was designed with stealth, super-maneuverability, supercruise, integrated avionics and large payload capacity. The first Su-57 entered service with Russian Aerospace Forces in 2020.[1]
The SU-57E fighter jet; Source: RT news
Vadim Badekha, CEO of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation was quoted as saying "The Su-57 aircraft is one of the best fifth-generation aircraft in the world, and in a number of characteristics it has no equal. [...] For a long time, it has attracted legitimate interest from our long-term partners."
In addition to the SU-57, Russia's state agency for international arms trade (Rosoboronexport) also showcased air-launched weapons, helicopters, and air defense systems, including the new generation X- 69 multifunctional stealth air-to-ground high-precision cruise missile, the Grom-E1 air-launched guided missile, K08BE corrected aerial bomb, UPAB-1500B-E guided gliding aerial bomb.
To view a clip of Russian SU-57E fighter jet at the Chinse airshow, click below:
[1] Swentr.site/news/607545-russia-new-fighter-jet-china, November 12, 2024.
