T-50 PAK FA -- Russian analogue to F-22 @ MAKS 2013, Moscow

"The first T-50 flew in January 2010. The T-50's design incorporates advanced sensors, including an Active Electronically Scanned Array radar, a hallmark of modern stealth jets. While the T-50 isn't quite as stealthy as the United States' F-22 Raptor, which became operational in 2005, against which it's designed to compete, Russian engineers aeronautical reportedly decided to trade stealth for superior maneuverability over the F-22. Sukhoi plans to offer an export version of the T-50 for sale around the world as a competitor to the U.S.-made F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the only other stealth jet that is currently being marketed worldwide. Sukhoi is also collaborating with India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. to develop a twin-seat version of the T-50 for the Indian air force that would enter production around 2020.

The potential market for the T-50 is substantial. The Russian air force's frontal aviation units have a requirement for 250-300 fifth-generation tactical fighters, while the Indian air force is looking for 200-250 similar aircraft. Speaking to journalists in June 2010, the Russian Federation's then-Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said roughly $1.3 billion had been spent on developing the T-50. Putin added that "a similar amount" was to be added to the project, which would result in a front-line aircraft costing half to two-thirds less than Washington paid for its F-22 Raptors."


Read more: http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2013/08/23/Russia-showcasing-new-Sukhoi-fighters-at-Moscow-air-show/UPI-65881377300000/#ixzz2emPt23ud
Bonus video of a group display: http://youtu.be/s7w4iOnWkBc

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