China should learn from Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter, according to Chinese media.
The article in Chinamil.com, the Chinese military’s English-language news site, was peculiar in that it both criticized and praised the Su-57, of which Russia has only built ten so far, with thirteen more slated for 2020.
This first appeared earlier and is being reposted due to reader interest.
“The Su-57, Russia s fifth-generation fighter jet comparable to China s J-20 and the US’ F-22, is usually considered not a true fifth-generation jet because of its ‘below-standard’ stealth capability, according to media reports,” said Chinamil.com. “This makes it at a significant disadvantage against Chinese and US counterparts, some military observers said.”