Revealing 5 possible missions with Russian Su-57 in Ukraine

05/25/2022 08:55 GMT+7

Accordingly, Military Watch has commented on information about Russia’s use of Su-57 fighters in a special military operation in Ukraine. Based on the characteristics of the fighter, this military magazine revealed five possible missions with the Su-57 in Ukraine.

Electronic warfare

The Su-57 stealth fighter is said to have the strongest electronic warfare capability among the fighters in the service of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS).

The Su-57 fighter is designed as an air superiority fighter. (Photo: RIA)

The Su-57 is integrated with the Himalayan electronic warfare system, which is distributed over the entire airframe, including the wings, to more effectively counter enemy guidance systems. A fighter aircraft equipped with multiple radars can be deployed to suppress air defenses, limit bad situations and enhance the capabilities of other aviation units. Just one Su-57 could allow a small number of aircraft to influence the situation on the battlefield.

Cyber-centric warfare

According to the announcement, the Su-57’s radars are capable of tracking up to 60 targets at the same time. Participation in the special military operation in Ukraine allows the fighter to test its situational awareness and improve its sensors.

Due to the large ground forces deployed in Ukraine, as well as the significantly thinning but still active enemy air force, the Su-57 has a good opportunity to fine-tune the equipment in the best possible environment. able to fight.

The operational capabilities of the Su-57 fighter jet together with other Russian weapons such as the S-400 or Su-34 complexes can also be tested.

Performance mission

Like most post-Cold War weapons systems, the Su-57 program was primarily developed for export purposes. Some customers are very interested in the Russian 5th generation fighter.

Previously, the use of Su-57 in Syria and now in Ukraine will help attract more attention from foreign customers. The participation of the Su-57 in the special military operation in Ukraine is a demonstration of Russia’s confidence in this latest type of fighter.

Experience of flying a fighter plane

The transfer of Russian pilots and maintenance personnel to operate the Su-57 is expected to be difficult due to the significant difference in technology level compared to previous fighter types.

However, the deployment of the Su-57 in Ukraine can be seen as a way to ensure a large human resource with experience in operating the new generation fighter.

In addition, another advantage is that employee feedback can contribute to the improvement of the aircraft, as was the case with the Su-35 fighter received in Syria.

Weapon testing

In Ukraine, Su-57 fighters most likely used new weapons to neutralize targets from a safe distance, mainly for testing purposes. Perhaps this is the Kh-59MK2 cruise missile, optimized to destroy small protected targets at extremely long distances. The advanced capabilities of this missile could make the Su-57 a “very valuable asset” for Russia.

Although the Su-57 is equipped with modern air-to-air missiles, the likelihood of them being tested is low because the Ukrainian Air Force has exhausted its resources. However, even defeating a Ukrainian drone makes the Su-57 the first 5th generation fighter to win a real air battle.

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