Inspired by the success of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile project, India & Russia are now in the process of designing a world-class Fifth generation stealth fighter aircaft named Sukhoi PAK FA which is considered to be superior to USA's F-22 Raptors on many aspects. India will contribute as much as 50% of the funds required for the development though its share in R&D will remain at only 15-25%. It has been officially disclosed that the Indian Air Force will be buying 214 single-seat versions of the aircraft at an whopping budget of USD 35 billion. This means that the FGFA deal will dislodge the MMRCA deal (that costs USD 16 billion) to become the 'mother of all Indian defence deals'. Here I've shared some cool & awesome pics of these futuristic aircrafts.
Su PAK FA performing a cool take-off
The weapon configuration of FGFA
FGFA being escorted by Mig-20 aircraft
FGFA in rare desert cameo
President Putin visiting FGFA base
President Putin boards FGFA
Su- PAK FA prototype alongside its predecessor Su-30
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