See the ability to fly 5m above the ground of Russia's most modern fighter jet
A Russian TV network recently released images of two Su-57 jets flying very close to an An-12 transport plane, then landing low on the runway before soaring.
Video footage released by the Russian Defense Ministry's Zvezda TV channel shows two Su-57s flying behind an An-12 transport plane, first 400 meters away, then 300 meters away before flying down below.
The two Su-57s approached Astrakhan airport – where the test flight took place – then flew close to the ground, just 5 meters from the runway before gaining altitude to return to the sky.
The Su-57 is Russia's most advanced fighter jet. The single-seat, twin-engine, stealth aircraft is equipped with advanced avionics and weapons systems. It has been tested in combat against jihadists in Syria.
Russian ArmyThe first Su-57s are expected to be delivered in 2019, with more aircraft expected to follow.
