Is Su-57 a failure Quora?

It is and was never doomed to failure. They just signed a contract in September for the procurement of 15 units of Su-57 which will all be delivered before the end of 2020. If you followed the Su-35BM project closely in the early 2000s, it started exactly the same way.

How many Su-57 are operational?

Russia’s Su-57 is one of only four operational 5th-generation fighters in the world. The Su-57 can’t quite match China’s J-20 and the US’s F-22 and F-35, however. But it doesnt need to in order to do what the Russias have in mind.

How much does SU-57 cost?

According to Defense World, the Su-57E will likely cost around $100 million. Russia’s top arms dealer claims five Southeast Asian countries have inquired about purchasing Su-57s.

What went wrong with the Su-57?

Initially proposed as a joint project with India, the Su-57 hit trouble when neither side could agree on how to split the production and technological development. After 11 years in the program, India withdrew, leaving Russia to go it alone with a weak economy.

When will the Su-57 enter service in Russia?

In 2017, Deputy Minister Yury Borisov stated that the Su-57 would most likely enter service in 2018, due to implementation of more advanced engines, and further testing. He also stated that it would be part of the new 2018-2027 state armament programme.

Will Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter ever see mass production?

Russia announced earlier this month that the Su-57, its proposed entry into the world of fifth-generation stealth-fighter aircraft, would not see mass production.

What is the lifespan of a Russian Su-57?

The Su-57 is intended to succeed the MiG-29 and Su-27 in the Russian Air Force and entered service in December 2020. The fighter is expected to have a service life of up to 35 years.