A serious incident involving military equipment has occurred in the Moscow region. During a training flight, the newest Russian fifth-generation fighter jet, the Su-57, crashed. Information about the crash appeared in Russian social networks and was confirmed by Ukrainian media citing local public pages.
Crash site and pilot's fate
According to available data, the aircraft crashed in the area of the Moskva River. Footage that appeared online shows a huge column of black smoke rising in a field, with flames raging on the ground. Despite the scale of the fire, the pilot managed to eject. It is reported that the pilot survived and no one was injured.
Causes of the incident unknown
At the moment, there is no official data on the causes of the fighter jet's crash. Experts and observers are only noting the fact of the crash, but the technical details of the accident have not yet been disclosed.
About the Su-57 aircraft
The Su-57 is a multi-role fighter jet developed by the Sukhoi company. The prototype's first flight took place in 2010, and several years later, despite delays in the program, serial production began. According to Russian officials, the machine is designed to gain air superiority and strike ground and sea targets.
Russia positions the Su-57 as an aircraft with low-observable (stealth) technologies and modern avionics, capable of employing a wide range of guided weapons. However, Western experts have repeatedly questioned the actual level of its stealth capabilities, as well as the pace of mastering serial production.
