Felon is Russia’s first fifth-generation fighter. But unlike Western counterparts, the Su-57 places an extreme emphasis on maneuverability. While stealth and sensors matter, the Su-57’s most visible ...

“Stealth is not invisibility it’s a race to be the last one seen,” an old U.S. Air Force pilot once said. That adage may soon be put to the test in the frigid skies above Alaska, where the U.S. F-22 ...

Russia’s fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 “Felon” has emerged as a significant factor in the Ukraine conflict, following ...

EADaily, December 23rd, 2025. The Russian fifth-generation fighter Su-57 is noticeably superior to Western aircraft in maneuverability. Therefore, in air combat at a line-of-sight distance, this ...

With powerful engines and thrust-vectoring nozzles, the Su-57 has demonstrated exceptional post-stall maneuverability—potentially giving it the upper hand over the more unwieldy F-35 Lightning II at ...