Russian Air Force Commander Sergey Kobylash described the Su-57 fighter as an unmatched fifth-generation aircraft essential for achieving air superiority.
Key facts
- •Sergey Kobylash serves as the Russian Air Force Commander and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
- •The Su-57 is described as a fifth-generation fighter jet currently in mass production.
- •The Russian Air Force celebrated its 114th anniversary.
- •Ground support missions are performed by Su-35S, Su-30SM, and Su-34M aircraft.
- •Long-range aviation forces utilize the Tu-160, Tu-95MS, and Tu-22M3 for strategic deterrence.
Russian Air Force Commander and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces, Sergey Kobylash, has identified the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet as a critical asset for the Russian Air Force. In an interview marking the Air Force’s 114th anniversary, Kobylash stated that the aircraft is currently unparalleled among mass-produced modern global fighters.
Current Air Force Fleet Capabilities
Kobylash detailed the roles of other aircraft within the current fleet, noting that Su-35S and Su-30SM multi-role fighters, along with Su-34M bombers, are utilized for ground support missions. Strategic deterrence and the targeting of critical infrastructure deep within enemy territory are handled by long-range aviation forces. This segment of the fleet includes Tupolev Tu-160, Tu-95MS, and Tu-22M3 bombers and missile-carrying aircraft, which are equipped with conventional and special high-precision, long-range weapons.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).
