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"Russia is lagging behind in UAV technology, and has recently bought several drones from Israel to ¡°test their tactical capabilities¡±, and as Zelin said, may purchase more. The Air Forces see UAVs as one of the prime areas of investment. Earlier in August, General Zelin said he expected up to 40% of Russia¡¯s military fleet to unmanned craft in a matter of a decade.

Speaking on closer plans, the senior officer said Russia¡¯s fifth-generation fighter jet will see its maiden flight later this year, ¡°in November, or probably in December.¡± So far three prototypes of the PAK FA have been built for land tests, and a machine for aerial tests is on its way. PAK FA is a multipurpose super maneuverable stealth aircraft designed by Sukhoi."

Can you even show us a mockup, ala the F-35 mockup that has been doing the rounds for nearly 10 years? 

 

No? What a surprise! This whole program is a crock of sh*te. 

 

Russian Government just had to bail Sukhoi out to the tune of USD$109m so they can even get the flight testing done and production underway for the SU-35.

 

Yeah, I see massive investment in 5th Gen technologies coming from such a funding base... 

 

Or maybe they believe that you can really build LO tech onto 5th Gen aircraft from wire software designs, ala Carlo Kopp???