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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, December 22 /Xinhua/ — Rostec flew its first Su-57 fighter jet powered by the advanced fifth-generation Izdeliye 177 engine, the state corporation's press service reported.
"Specialists from the United Aircraft Corporation and the United Engine Corporation (part of the Rostec State Corporation) have begun flight testing the Product 177 engine as part of the fifth-generation Su-57 aircraft system," the release states.
The flight proceeded as planned, in accordance with the flight mission. "The Su-57 performed excellently in real combat conditions and confirmed that it meets the requirements for fifth-generation aircraft systems," Rostec reported.
The advanced "Product 177" engine was developed by the United Engine Corporation (UEC) for use in fifth-generation aircraft systems. "The fifth-generation "Product 177" aircraft engine is UEC's cutting-edge development for operational-tactical aircraft. Cutting-edge technologies and materials, along with innovative design solutions, allowed UEC to create an engine with significantly improved technical characteristics compared to previous-generation power plants," emphasized General Designer Evgeny Marchukov.
The state corporation noted that the Su-57 multirole fighter is designed to perform a wide range of combat missions and is capable of engaging air, ground, and sea targets. The aircraft can operate around the clock, including in adverse weather conditions, and is also stealthy to air defense systems.
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