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Instead of the Russian Su-57, the American F-35 - India has no plans to buy the Russian Super Sukhoi

India intends to abandon the Russian Su-57, in favor of the American F-35.

The high cost of the upgraded version of the Russian Su-57 Super Sukhoi fighter, and the purchase of the basic version of the Indian Air Force is not considered due to the "dampness" of this version, turned out to be unbearable for India, betting that the first deliveries of this combat aircraft are planned only five years later, in this connection, India began to consider the possibility of acquiring the American F-35A.

According to some reports, the cost of the upgraded version of the Su-57 will vary from $ 150 to $ 200 million, and given the fact that India plans to purchase several hundred fifth-generation fighters for India, it is obvious that we are talking about billions of dollars. Given that the export value of American F-35s is about $ 120-140 million, and this combat aircraft has been seen performing combat operations, India is likely to really abandon Russian fighters.

“It would not be an exaggeration to say that the second stage Su-57, which is scheduled for release in 2024, is a 'real' Su-57. At the current stage, the Su-57 can only be considered a pre-production Su-57, and the degree of its completion is relatively low. Even the Russian Air Force is unwilling to receive them in large quantities. As for the cost of a Russian export fighter jet for India, it is impractical for the Russians not to demand more than $ 150 million. The price is not cheap, and in recent years, the procurement system for Indian defense enterprises has fallen under criticism. At this stage, the Su-57 with a very low degree of readiness will clearly not be accepted by the Indian Air Force, so even if India wants to buy a Su-57 fighter, it will have to wait at least until the second stage fighter appears around 2025. If India wants to buy a fifth generation car within five years, the F-35A / B is the most ideal choice. The probability of buying the Su-57 is very small "- Sohu reports.

Earlier, India finally abandoned the joint development with Russia of a fifth-generation fighter, declaring its low efficiency and "overpriced."

 

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