The latest Russian fighters Su-57 combat experience gained in Syria, wherein the anti-terrorist operation is conducted, RIA Novosti reports from the State Duma Expert Council for the aircraft industry Vladimir Guteneva.
Staying in Syria of four Russian Su-57 allowed, including additional data on the machine's ability to detect (with the help of on-board equipment) US F-22 and F-35, which are involved in the same theater of operations, said Gutenev.
earlier, in February, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told, that the Su-57 over the two days of tests carried out in the CAP program. true, Then it was reported only two machines.
Meanwhile, Izvestia told about the final test of the new class "air-to-air" missiles sverhdalnoboynoy P-37M (development of the previous generation of the R-37).
By developing the R-37M designers began in the late 2000s. planned, the missile goes into service MiG-31. However, later it was decided to modify the ammunition and equip them as the Su-30 fighters and Su-35. To this end, the starting weight and the length of the product has been reduced.
TTX missiles were not disclosed. known only, that the range of its operation - more 300 km, weight - more 500 kg. Made by the normal aerodynamic scheme with low aspect ratio wing, It equipped with non-contact active radar contact and backup fuses. In the final segment flight munition accelerated to a velocity 6 Maha.
According to the estimates of military experts, new missile will significantly increase the capabilities of the Russian fighter aircraft.
