THE MOST IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE F-35 AND SU-57 SUMMED UP IN ONE PICTURE
Alex Hollings | October 12, 2022
In discussions about the world’s 5th generation fighters, Russia’s Su-57 often has a seat at the table right alongside American entries like the F-35 and F-22, as well as China’s J-20 and forthcoming J-31. But the fact of the matter is, these 1:1 fighter comparisons are good for driving clicks… but aren’t particularly valid in terms of comparing a nation’s actual combat capabilities.
The real truth is that production models of Russia’s Su-57 Felon are so rare that America has more aggressor F-35s playing the role of Russian stealth fighters for training than Russia actually has in service. When it comes to production, the F-35 simply beats the Su-57 before either aircraft can even be cleared for takeoff.
To date, Russian aircraft manufacturer United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered just six production Su-57s to the Russian Air Force. That figure would be seven, but the first ever production Su-57 promptly crashed shortly after take-off during its initial test flight.
Russia also has 12 prototype Su-57s, some of which have even been deployed operationally to places like Syria. However, these prototypes are so poorly finished that they almost certainly compromise the limited stealth capabilities the Su-57 is said to have under even the best of circumstances.
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