US F-16 aircraft repainted as Russian Su-57
US F-16C fighter jets will be repainted in “digital” camouflage to resemble Russia’s fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet, according to the Aviationist.
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| The F-16C will imitate the Russian aviation complex in air battles. |
57th Aviation Wing Commander Robert Novotny posted a photo on Facebook of the aircraft painted in the new camouflage.
A few months ago, he invited netizens to choose a color scheme that closely resembles the Russian Su-57. After finalizing the sketch, it was approved under the name "Gadyuka".
According to the US commander, the aircraft will be painted by early summer and will be the highlight of an air show at Nellis Air Force Base in November.
This is not the first such case. Previously, F-16 fighters from the 64th Training Squadron were camouflaged as enemy aircraft in Nevada, repainted to look like Russian Su-35s.
