Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter jet conducted its first acclimatization training on Thursday after arriving in south China's Zhuhai City for the upcoming 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as the Zhuhai Airshow.
The Su-57's arrival marks the first time a foreign stealth aircraft has landed in China, which has already deployed its own radar-evading jet, the J-20, and is expected to soon commission a second stealth model, the J-35. The Su-57, previously known as the Sukhoi T-50, is Russia's first fifth-generation fighter jet. The single-seat, twin-engine aircraft is designed for both air superiority and attack missions and is equipped with advanced weapons, avionics, and radar systems, according to Russian aviation experts. The aircraft had its maiden flight in January 2010, entered mass production in July 2019, and began delivery to the Russian air force in January 2021. The Zhuhai Airshow is scheduled from Nov. 12 to 17 this year. The biennial event is China's largest arms show and is recognized as one of the world's most significant defense exhibitions.
Russa's Su-57 stealth jet conducts acclimatization training ahead of Zhuhai Airshow
