Sukhoi PAK FA T-50

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PAK FA T-50 is the Russian's answer to the American F-22 Raptors. It was design to directly compete with the American F-22 Raptor and American/British F-35 Lightning II. The T-50 performed its first flight January 29, 2010.



A side by side comparison between T-50(on the left) and F-22 (on the right). Most of the electronics warfare and counter warfare and weaponry is still classified.

But is it safe to say that since it is a 5th generation fighter stealth is included in the design. As far as weaponry goes, the new jet can also carry two long-range missiles developed by the Novator Bureau which can hit targets within a 400 kilometer range.

It is said to be much more cheaper to produce and maintain compare to the American's F-22.

Since the T-50 is still on testing ground the exact technical specs are classified. But a general concept of the specs are as below:

General characteristics:-
* Crew: 1
* Length: 22 m (72 ft)
* Wingspan: 14.2 m (46.5 ft)
* Height: 6.05 m (19.8 ft)
* Wing area: 78.8 m² (848.1 ft)
* Empty weight: 18,500 kg (40785 lb)
* Loaded weight: 26,000 kg (57320 lb)
* Useful load: 7,500 kg (combat load) (16534 lb)
* Max takeoff weight: 37,000 kg (81570 lb)
* Powerplant: 2× New unnamed engine by NPO Saturn

Performance:-
* Maximum speed: 2600 km/h (at 20,000 m altitude) (1615 mph (at 65616 ft altitude))
* Cruise speed: 1,300 km/h (807 mph)
* Range: 4,000-5,500 km (2500-3100 miles)
* Service ceiling: 20,000 m (65616 ft)
* Rate of climb: 350 m/sec (1184 ft/sec)
* Wing loading: 330(normal) - 470(maximum) kg/m² (67(normal) - 96(maximum) lb/ft²)
* Thrust/weight: 0.84-1.19

Armament:-
* Guns: 2x30mm
* Hardpoints: 8 internal, 8 external for R-74 Archer and R-77 Adder missiles
* Other: NATO air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons

Avionics:-
*BRLS AFAR/AESA

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