What You Need to Know: The Sukhoi Su-57, Russia's answer to fifth-generation fighter jets, faces production issues and is unlikely to rival America’s F-35 Lightning II on the global stage.

-While the Su-57 features advanced stealth and attack capabilities, its limited numbers and reduced stealth performance render it less formidable than the F-35.

-In contrast, the F-35's superior computing, mission systems, and stealth properties provide pilots with enhanced situational awareness and targeting range.

-Russia's ongoing commitments in Ukraine further restrict any significant expansion of its Su-57 fleet, meaning the U.S. retains a substantial advantage in fifth-generation air dominance.

When the U.S. first introduced the F-22 Raptor more than twenty-five years ago, the platform represented the sole fifth-generation airframe to fly the skies across the globe. America’s air superiority remained unmatched for years, as other countries worked to develop their own fifth-gen counters.

Today, Russia and China possess their own advanced jet platforms- the Su-57 and Chengdu J-20........

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