The Algerian Ministry of Defense signed a contract to acquire from Russia approximately 14 heavy fighters Su-57 new generation. According to Military Watch Magazine, buying Russian Su-57 Algeria may decommission the Soviet-made MiG-25, the operation of which becomes too expensive.
According to the American edition, Currently, the Algerian Air Force is armed with Su-30MKA heavy fighters, MiG-29S medium fighters, Su-24M front-line bombers and enhanced MiG-25 Foxbat interceptors. Algerian MiG-25s are the most advanced variants of this fighter., they are equipped with fourth generation sensors and electronic warfare systems, as well as specialized missiles of the class “air-to-air” P-40, which carry massive 100-kilogram warheads.
but, MiG-25 maintenance costs are steadily increasing year on year due to older technology, complicating aircraft maintenance. Besides, heavy MiG-25 consumes a lot of fuel.
That's why, considered in the American edition, replacing the MiG-25 with the Su-57 will justify itself not only militarily, but also in the economic, despite the high cost of the Russian fifth-generation fighter.
The difference in operating costs between a new Russian fighter and an already obsolete Soviet interceptor will be significant and could eventually cover most of the costs of acquiring fighters.
– пишет Military Watch Magazine.
While there is no exact data, when the Algerian Air Force will receive the first Su-57 fighters, but foxbat, As expected, will be decommissioned by 2028 year.
Su-57 or one of its more advanced possible successors, designated as “Su-60” or something similar, could eventually replace Algerian fighters in front-line service, as well as the MiG-25
– sums up Military Watch Magazine.
