Putin is Terrified of Losing Su-57 Stealth Fighters in Ukraine

Russia It continues to extol the Sukhoi Su-57’s abilities (NATO Name of the reporter “Felon”), its first fifth-generation stealth fighter, and five of the aircraft have even been This was spotted at an Russian airbase Possibly used to launch anti-gravity missions Ukraine. Although the aircraft were used to launch long-range missiles at Ukrainian targets, fighters have not been seen over the actual skies. Ukraine, and it isn’t because of the stealth capabilities.

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Rather, Russia’s air chiefs largely remain “risk averse” To use the Su-57 in combat The Evening Standard reported Monday’s news in the Evening StandardCiting the The latest intelligence briefings from the UK Ministry of DefenceThis was noted on social media. “Since at least June 2022, Russian Aerospace Forces have almost certainly used Su-57 FELON to conduct missions against Ukraine. FELON is Russia’s most advanced fifth-generation supersonic combat jet, employing stealth technologies and highly advanced avionics.”

The MoD has added “These missions have likely been limited to flying over Russian territory, launching long range air-to-surface or air-to-air missiles into Ukraine,” Recent imagery commercially available apparently showed five Su-57s “parked” Akhtubinsk Airbase is the home of the 929th Flight Test Center.

“As this is the only known FELON base, these aircraft have likely been involved in operations against Ukraine,” The MoD suggested. “Russia is highly likely prioritising avoiding the reputational damage, reduced export prospects, and the compromise of sensitive technology which would come from any loss of FELON over Ukraine,” And “This is symptomatic of Russia’s continued risk-averse approach to employing its air force in the war.”

Su-57: Brilliant Aircraft

Sergey Shoigu, the Defense Minister of Army General, told Rossiya-1 TV that the Su-57 was used in Ukraine. It had been performed “brilliantly” Even though there was no evidence to support the claim, it is possible that the fifth-generation fighter has been deployed. According to a source within the Russian aerospace industry, Tass previously The Su-57 may have also participated in combat operations. However, very few details were given.

The Felon was believed to have been tested first in combat operations in Syria in 2018. However, it did not face any actual aerial opposition and probably only limited ground-based antiaircraft. The situation in Ukraine would be quite different, as Russia doesn’t maintain air superiority in the skies over Ukraine, while Kyiv’s forces are equipped with a significant number of S-300 air defense systems.

Russia may also be a potential partner in the Multi-role Su-57 capabilities, including the fact that it was designed to destroy all types of air, ground, and surface targets, but it clearly isn’t risking the aircraft in a contested environment. While the Felon is reported to also have supersonic cruising speed, in-fuselage armament, and radio absorption coating (stealth technology), as well as the latest complex of onboard equipment, the Kremlin currently operates only a handful of the aircraft – and clearly doesn’t want to risk any.

The Russian Air Force was to be received Twenty-two Su-57s will be in service by 2024While that number would rise to seventy six by 2028, Moscow may not be able to meet these numbers due to the sanctions it has imposed upon Russia.

“I find it nearly beyond insane that Russia would ever send the Su-57 to fight in Ukraine,” Harry J. Kazianis is a military expert and president of the Rogue States Project. He has wargaming experience in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 19FoftyFive was previously mentioned. “If Ukraine took down a Su-57 it would be such a big PR victory for Kyiv that it would call into question even more than it is now the capabilities of the Russian military and Russian Air Force. Why would Putin take such a chance? Simple, he won’t.”

It now appears that Putin isn’t alone in being risk-averse to deploying the Su-57 in combat.

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