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Sukhoi Su-57 will use hypersonic missile and new engine
Sukhoi Su-57
Anna Zvereva, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Sukhoi Su-57
Anna Zvereva, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Rafael Ramos
12/17/2021
Andrei Yelchaninov, vice chairman of the board of the Russian military-industrial commission (MIC), said in an interview with the Interfax website last Friday (10) that the fifth-generation Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fighter will receive the hypersonic missile Kinzhal, which is already used by the MiG-31K Foxhound. In addition, the fighter must receive the Izdeliye 30 engine.
According to the Defense News website, the hypersonic missile used in the fighter must be the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. The weapon can reach speeds between Mach 7 and Mach 10, being largely capable of breaking through any defense, representing a clear superiority.
Other information says that a missile similar to the Kinzhal could be used in the inner bays of the Su-57, so it would be barely visible to radar.
The Saturn Izdeliye 30 engine will guarantee supersonic jet speed even without the use of the afterburner. The engine has greater thrust compared to the current AL-41F, which will allow the plane to carry a greater load of weapons.
“Tests of the aircraft with the new engine are expected to be completed by 2024. In general, tests with the delivery of the second stage engine will last until 2026, the delivery of the aircraft with the new look is planned as part of the new state armaments program of 2027? said Yelchaninov.
Sukhoi Su-57
Por Alex Beltyukov, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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