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Su-57 Felon vs Su-57E: Stealth Fighter Comparison

Su-57 Felon vs Su-57E: Stealth Fighter Comparison

	SU-57 Felon Stealth Fighter Sukhoi Su-57E Fighter Jet

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Our Rating	8.0 8.0
Manufacturer	Sukhoi Sukhoi
Category	Fighter Jets Fighter Jets

General Information

Name	Su-57 Felon Sukhoi Su-57E
Manufacturer	Sukhoi (UAC) Sukhoi / United Aircraft Corporation
Country of Origin	Russia Russia
Type / Role	Stealth Air Superiority / Multirole Fighter Stealth Multirole Fighter
Generation	Fifth Fifth
Status	In limited service Limited Production / Export Variant
First Flight	January 29, 2010 January 2010
Introduction / In Service Since	2020 2020 (Russia)
Number Built	~25 (as of 2025) ~30+ (as of 2025)
Operators	Russian Aerospace Forces Russia (potential export to India, UAE)

Dimensions & Structure

Length	20.1 m 20.1 m
Wingspan	14.1 m 14.1 m
Height	4.6 m 4.6 m
Wing Area	78.8 m² 78.8 m²
Empty Weight	~18,000 kg 18,000 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	35,000 kg 35,000 kg
Internal Weapons Bay	Yes (2 main, 2 side) 2 primary + 2 side bays
External Hardpoints	6 6

Performance

Maximum Speed	Mach 2.0 Mach 2.0
Range	3,500 km 3,500 km
Combat Radius	1,500 km 1,500 km
Service Ceiling	20,000 m 65,000 ft
Rate of Climb	330 m/s 1,200 m/s
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio	~1.15 1.19
G Limits	+9 +9

Powerplant

Engine Type	Saturn AL-41F1 (future Izdeliye 30) AL-41F1 Turbofan
No. of Engines	2 2
Thrust (each)	142 kN with afterburner 32,000 lbf
Thrust Vectoring	Yes (3D) Yes (3D)
Fuel Capacity	~10,300 kg ~10,300 kg

Armament

Gun	30mm GSh-30-1 cannon 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon
Missiles (Air-to-Air)	R-77, R-74M, R-37M R-77M, R-74M2
Missiles (Air-to-Ground)	Kh-38, Kh-59MK2 Kh-59MK2, Kh-38M
Bombs	KAB-250/500 guided bombs KAB-500/1500 guided bombs
Hardpoints	10 (internal + external) 10 total (internal + external)
Payload Capacity	10,000 kg 10,000 kg

Avionics & Systems

Radar	N036 Byelka AESA N036 Byelka AESA
Radar Range	400+ km 400 km
Electronic Warfare (EW) System	L402 Himalayas suite L402 Himalayas
Targeting System	IRST + radar fusion IRST + AI-assisted fusion
Helmet Display	Integrated HMS Integrated HMD
Navigation	GLONASS-based INS GLONASS/GPS Hybrid
Autopilot / AI Assistance	Partial autonomy Yes
Communication	Encrypted data link Secure data-link & voice

Stealth & Technology

Radar Cross Section (RCS)	Estimated 0.3–0.5 m² ~0.1–0.3 m²
Stealth Features	Internal bays, radar-absorbing composites Internal bays, composites, coatings
Infrared Signature Reduction	Engine shielding, cooling design Yes
Sensor Fusion	Multi-source integration Multi-spectral
Networking Capabilities	Limited data-link interoperability Linked to UAVs / AWACS

Variants

Special Export Versions

Su-57E (Export Variant) Su-57E

Operational History

Major Conflicts / Deployments	Syria (testing), Ukraine (limited combat) Syria, Ukraine
Notable Operators	Russia Russia
Combat Proven?	Limited Yes (limited operations)
Mission Types	Air superiority, strike, reconnaissance Air superiority, strike, SEAD, reconnaissance

Cost & Program

Unit Cost	~$45–50 million (estimated) $35–45 million (export estimate)
Development Cost	~$10 billion (PAK FA program) $10 billion (estimated)
Program Name	PAK FA (T-50) PAK FA / Su-57 Program
Funding Countries	Russia Russia (initially India, later withdrawn)

Additional Information

Upgrades Planned	New radar, Izdeliye 30 engines Su-57M engine (Izdeliye 30)
Future Replacement	None planned (Su-57M modernization) Su-75 Checkmate
Export Restrictions	Controlled by Russian government Subject to Russian MoD approval
Notable Achievements	Russia’s first fifth-gen stealth jet Russia’s first stealth fighter
Competitors	F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, J-20 Mighty Dragon F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, J-20

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