MigBuster 2,879 Posted September 3, 2013 Sukhoi's fifth-generation T-50 PAK-FA fighter was one of the highlights of the MAKS Moscow air show, as three of the company's prototype aircraft were displayed flying in formation for the first time. Speaking to journalists at the show, Russian air force commander Lt Gen Victor Bondarev said the PAK-FA project is at the experimental phase of its development. "Operable specimens continue to undergo tests by the manufacturer, in preparation for submission to the defence ministry for state acceptance trials," he says. These will last for three years, he adds, and will assess the PAK-FA's compliance with the air force's technical and tactical specifications. Several of the flight test aircraft will be moved from the third quarter of 2013 to a Russian air force base, for tests to be conducted by service personnel. Four flying examples of the PAK-FA have so far been produced, with another four to follow by the end of the 2013. Crowds also saw a flying display by one PAK-FA flown by Sukhoi chief test pilot Sergey Bodgan, which included a number of aerobatic manoeuvres never previously performed in public with the type. http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/maks-sukhois-pak-fa-makes-formation-debut-in-moscow-390109/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snailman 517 Posted September 3, 2013 There is one thing for sure... as much as I know russians, I'd bet they are already producing it on serial line ... it is just their usual maskirovka to underestimate them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+CrazyhorseB34 937 Posted September 3, 2013 PAK FA piloted by 55 year old fat alcoholics. Big threat. Yawn. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usafphantom2 19 Posted September 3, 2013 Interesting.Another US design ripped off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+76.IAP-Blackbird 3,557 Posted September 4, 2013 The real interesting thing is, Physics are all over the world the same.. so the design was, is and will be similar.. Look at passenger jets .. boring stuff trough out the companys ... result of of the physic thingy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,879 Posted September 4, 2013 PAK FA up close (3rd Sept) During the recent MAKS airshow, Sukhoi allowed for the first time journalists to have a look at the T-50 (PAK FA – Perspektivny Aviatsionny Kompleks Frontovoy Aviatsii—Future Tactical Air System) from short distance. http://theaviationist.com/2013/09/03/pak-fa-close/#.UiZZDjZ01Bo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stratos 3,186 Posted September 4, 2013 PAK FA piloted by 55 year old fat alcoholics. Big threat. Yawn. I read once that American pilots before Pearl Harbour were talking about short sighed yellow monkeys flying outdated airplanes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usafphantom2 19 Posted September 5, 2013 Looks like an F-22 got mated by a F-23 Black Widow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atreides 144 Posted September 6, 2013 In terms of pure looks the PAK-FA makes the Raptor look like an aged meth crazed hooker. PAK FA up close (3rd Sept) During the recent MAKS airshow, Sukhoi allowed for the first time journalists to have a look at the T-50 (PAK FA – Perspektivny Aviatsionny Kompleks Frontovoy Aviatsii—Future Tactical Air System) from short distance. Great pics thanks for the upload. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usafphantom2 19 Posted September 6, 2013 Indeed thanks for the updates! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
