Russian aircraft makers say they will present a prospective new fighter jet at a Moscow air show that opens next week. Russian media reports said that the new jet has been built by the Sukhoi aircraft maker in a programme of development of a light tactical fighter. Unlike Russia’s latest Su-57 two-engine stealth fighter, the new aircraft is smaller and has one engine. Rostec, the state corporation that includes Russian aircraft makers, said the “fundamentally new military aircraft” will be unveiled on Tuesday at the show. “Russia is one of the few countries in the world with full-cycle capacities for producing advanced aircraft systems, as well as a recognised trendsetter in the creation of combat aircraft,” Rostec said.

Source: The Hindu July 17, 2021 10:07 UTC