In the United States, the Russian Su-57 was called an “aerial sniper.” Experts believe that even a limited number
A National Interest columnist writes about this.The translation of the material was provided by Rossiyskaya Gazeta. The author noted that the Su-57 can destroy enemy radars and shoot down various aircraft using powerful air-to-air missiles. The fighter acts as a kind of “aerial sniper” (Aerial Sniper).
The author of the text relies on the knowledge of his colleague,who reviewed the Su-57 at the MAKS air show. The journalist's attention was especially drawn to the Kh-58USHKE anti-radar missile and the new RVV-BD air-to-air missile. The National Interest added that not a single American stealth aircraft has anti-radar weapons.
The expert also noted that the rangeweapons indicates differences in approaches to stealth aircraft in Russia and the United States. Basically, such American aircraft are rather slow, and also dependent on tankers. At the same time, the Su-57 can overcome defense due to altitude and speed, and also destroy objects behind enemy lines with the help of long-range missiles. In addition, the fighter can do without refueling.