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How Prestigious Will Vietnam Become With Fifth Generation
Russian Su-57 Fighters?
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By Paul Antonopoulos
Last updated Jan 12, 2019
MOSCOW, Russia – Vietnam’s intention to buy 12
fifth-generation Russian Su-57 fighters led experts to analyze the military
potential of Asian countries and to conclude that the brand new Russian
fighters would be able to make the Vietnamese Air Force one of the strongest in
Southeast Asia, writes Military Watch.
“As Vietnam lacks AWACS, such as the A-50, the Su-57’s
advanced sensors would provide an unprecedented level of situational
recognition, while Su-57’s long range and high altitude would be excellent for
patrolling the disputed South China Sea, a region where China’s military
presence has grown considerably,” according to the magazine.
The Su-57 fighter, armed with long-range air-to-air R-37
missiles capable of targeting 400 km, would seriously challenge Chinese air
superiority. In addition, the Su-57’s great attack potential would open doors
to equip it with Kinzhal X-47M2 hypersonic ballistic missiles. The new Kinzhal
missiles are much more efficient than the old Scud Vietnamese missiles.
To get a sense, the new missile flies 10 times faster than
the speed of sound, and the high maneuverability and accuracy makes it “very deadly
as a tactical attack platform” and virtually invulnerable to the interception
of missile defense.
Hypersonic missiles can reach not only land-based military
targets but also enemy ships, including those capable of disabling even the
largest aircraft carriers with an attack.
According to experts, the acquisition of Su-57 Russian
fighters by Vietnam could be caused by Singapore’s intention to replace the old
F-16 fighters with new US F-35A stealth aircraft.
Two different Su-57 planes appear: one dark pixelated and
the other lighter. According to Episkopos, this may mean that Russia has not
yet chosen the most convenient option, adding that there are several ways in
which camouflage can affect air performance.
According to Episkopos, the Su-57’s camouflage is for
something else: it’s beautiful and a good presentation is key to attracting
investors and partners, particularly India, who had frozen participation in the
project. In addition, the impressive camouflage contributes to product
recognition.
The fifth-generation multifunctional fighter Su-57,
formerly known as the T-50 PAK FA, made its first flight in 2010.
The Su-57 fighter is intended for the destruction of all
types of aerial, land and naval surface targets. Due to its high
maneuverability and supersonic speed, the aircraft has a high level of
efficiency and supremacy over the opponent.
Source: www.fort-russ.com
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