Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. A Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft flies ...

Russian first fifth generation stealth fighter, Sukhoi Su-57 Felon, faced scrutiny and criticism when it was unveiled before the world. According to western and several independent defense experts, ...

The Su-57’s ability to carry so much ordnance elevates the platform’s lethality. Russian officials have long touted that Sukhoi Su-57 fighter platform as an unparalleled fifth-generation masterpiece.

Key Points and Summary - Russia’s Su-57 promises fifth-gen stealth and extreme agility, but its larger radar signature, small fleet, and engine delays undercut the hype. -The F-15EX, by contrast, ...

Russia’s state-owned technology corporation Rostec has begun flight testing a new powerplant for the Sukhoi Su-57 fighter, which the conglomerate describes as a “fifth-generation” engine. The new ...