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Sukhoi Su-57E Fighter Jet

Manufacturer: Sukhoi
Category: Fighter Jets
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Generation 5th
Maximum Speed Mach 2.0
No. of Engines 2
Radar Range 400 km

Full Specifications

General Information

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

Dimensions & Structure

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

Performance

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

Powerplant

Engine Type	AL-41F1 Turbofan
No. of Engines	2
Thrust (each)	32,000 lbf
Thrust Vectoring	Yes (3D)
Fuel Capacity	~10,300 kg

Armament

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

Avionics & Systems

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

Stealth & Technology

Radar Cross Section (RCS)	~0.1–0.3 m²
Stealth Features	Internal bays, composites, coatings
Infrared Signature Reduction	Yes
Sensor Fusion	Multi-spectral
Networking Capabilities	Linked to UAVs / AWACS

Variants

Special Export Versions

Su-57E

Operational History

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

Cost & Program

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Funding Countries	Russia (initially India, later withdrawn)

Additional Information

Upgrades Planned	Su-57M engine (Izdeliye 30)
Future Replacement	Su-75 Checkmate
Export Restrictions	Subject to Russian MoD approval
Notable Achievements	Russia’s first stealth fighter
Competitors	F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, J-20

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Firepower 8 / 10
Range & Endurance 8 / 10
Reliability & Maintenance 8 / 10

PROS

Advanced stealth and supercruise performance
High maneuverability with 3D thrust vectoring
AESA radar with long detection range
Versatile multirole mission capability
AI-assisted cockpit and sensor fusion

CONS

Limited production numbers
Reliability concerns with early engines
Inferior stealth coating durability vs. F-35
Fewer global operators and logistics base
Restricted access to some export technologies

Sukhoi Su-57E Stealth Multirole Fighter

The Sukhoi Su-57E is the export variant of Russia’s fifth-generation multirole stealth fighter, designed by Sukhoi (United Aircraft Corporation) to rival Western platforms like the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II. Developed for air superiority, strike missions, and network-centric warfare, the Su-57E combines stealth shaping, high maneuverability, and advanced avionics for next-generation combat effectiveness.

The aircraft’s composite airframe, internal weapons bays, and radar-absorbent coatings reduce its radar cross-section, enabling deep penetration into defended airspace. Powered by two AL-41F1 turbofan engines with thrust vectoring, the Su-57E achieves Mach 2 speeds and supercruise capabilities without afterburner.

Equipped with the N036 Byelka AESA radar and an advanced electronic warfare suite, the Su-57E offers 360-degree situational awareness, detecting targets at long range. Its sensor fusion and AI-assisted cockpit reduce pilot workload and enhance tactical decision-making. The fighter can carry up to 10 weapons, including R-77M air-to-air missiles, Kh-59MK2 precision missiles, and guided bombs, either internally or on external hardpoints.

The Su-57E’s versatility allows it to perform air dominance, strike, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare missions. While not yet widely exported, India and the UAE have shown interest in potential acquisitions.

Su-57E Fighter Jet Price in US

The Su-57E Fighter Jet is estimated to cost between $35 million and $45 million per unit, depending on configuration, export terms, and support packages.

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