The rumors have been confirmed and the Russian Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter jet will participate in the Zhuhai Airshow starting on November 12.
On Sunday, an aircraft of the type landed at Taiyuan airport, marking the Su-57’s first visit to China, as shown in images and videos that circulated on social media.
The aircraft, registered as 054, is the fourth prototype (T-50-4) manufactured and used during the long development of the 5th generation fighter.
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In recent days, an unofficial list showed the Su-57 among the aircraft that will participate in the Zhuhai Airshow, China’s largest aerospace exhibition.
The last time a Su-57 was shown at this type of event outside Russia was in 2017 at the Dubai Airshow, but only on static display.
The Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fighter after arriving in China for the first time. #sukhoi #su57 #zhuhaiairshow pic.twitter.com/qbQDdIuOFZ
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There is also the expectation that the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), the state-owned company behind Russia’s main aircraft manufacturers, will also bring a mock-up of the Su-57E, the export variant of the fighter.
The J-35A fighter is also expected to debut at the exhibition
Now the spotlight is on the Chinese J-35A fighter, manufactured by Shenyang. The stealth aircraft will be operated aboard the aircraft carrier Fujian, but its manufacturer is expected to present a specific variant for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
Images on social media show a prototype alluding to the 75th anniversary of the PLAAF and which may be the fighter to be exhibited.
😯A first clear image of the J-35A was revealed showing a painted „75“ on its tail to celebrate the 758th anniversary of the PLA Air Force!
(Image via @央视军事 from Weibo) pic.twitter.com/tPJo2NhhGf
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