The United Aircraft Corporation (OAK, in Russian) delivered to the Russian Ministry of Defense new lots of Su-57 and Su-35S fighter jets, manufactured at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAZ).
These new aircraft successfully completed the entire factory test cycle and underwent rigorous testing in various operational modes by MoD pilots.
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«Currently, Russia’s aerospace industry enterprises are maintaining a commendable pace of production, thus continuing the supply of cutting-edge military technology to our armed forces. In particular, enterprises integrated into the Rostec structure have demonstrated efficient collaboration. The Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant has delivered the latest batches of Su-57 and Su-35S aircraft to the Russian Aerospace Force. These deliveries are made within the framework of the implementation of the State Defense Orders Plan, and before the end of 2023, the Russian armed forces will receive aircraft of the next series. It is important to note that thanks to the work of the Coordinating Council of the Government of the Russian Federation, issues related to the supply of reliable and highly effective technology for the Russian Armed Forces are being resolved in a timely manner,» said Denis Manturov, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
«The Russian Aerospace Force has received a batch of Su-57 fighters as part of the state defense order fulfillment plan for the current year. The remaining fifth-generation machines, scheduled for delivery this year, are currently at the final stage of assembly at the plant and are undergoing tests on the flight test stand,» reported Yuri Slyusar, OAK Director General. «We have also delivered the third batch of Su-35S so far this year. The aircraft of the next series are at an advanced stage of preparation on the production line.»
