Sukhoi Company launches flight tests of PAK FA advanced tactical frontline fighter
Moscow, January 29, 2010 Today Komsomolsk-on-Amur witnessed the debut flight of a prototype of advanced fighter of the 5th generation. The aircraft piloted by Sukhoi test-pilot
Sergey Bogdan spent 47 minutes in the air and successfully landed on the factory runway.
The flight went successfully meeting all task assigned.
In the course of the flight weve conducted initial evaluation of the aircraft controllability, engine performance and primary systems operation, the aircraft had retracted and extracted the landing gear. The aircraft performed excellently at all flight-test points scheduled for today. It is easy and comfortable to pilot, - said Sergey Bogdan.
Compared to the previous generation fighters PAK FA possesses a number of unique features combining the functionality of both attack aircraft and fighter plane.
The 5th generation fighter is equipped with
brand-new avionics suite integrating electronic pilot functionality, as well as advanced phased-array antenna radar. This significantly decreases pilot load and allows him to focus upon completion of tactical missions.
New aircraft on-board equipment allows real-time data exchange not only with ground based control systems, but also within the flight group.
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