The 100th flight has been performed today in the network of flight test program of PAK FA fifth-generation multi-role fighter. At present two fighters are taking part in the flight testing, Sukhoi Company reports. AEX.ru

The first flight of PAK FA has been performed on January 29th 2010 in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The second flight prototype has performed its maiden flight in early March 2011. The work on full network of ground and flight testing is being carried out at the moment. The first public demonstration of the fighter has taken place on August 17th in Zhukovsky during MAKS-2011 air show.

"PAK FA program assumes creation, serialization and passing into service the fifth-generation fighter. It will help increase the combat potential of Russian air forces; it will help aircraft industry and other related industries reach a new production and technical level and will give impulse to development of school of sciences, provide a stable workload for enterprises taking part in the development and production of the jet. This top-priority program of Sukhoi will contribute to development and implementation of new materials, element base and hi-end technologies with high innovative potential for aircraft industry and the country’s economy, for development of new projects of consistent next-generation aviation systems", - the company noted.

As compared to the fighters of previous generations, PAK FA has some unique features combining functions of strike aircraft and fighter. Fifth-generation fighter is equipped with new avionics with an integrated function of “electronic pilot” and advanced radar with phased antenna array. It significantly decreases the load on the pilot allowing him to concentrate on performance of tactical objectives. The airborne equipment of the new aircraft enables real-time data exchange with ground systems and other aircraft. Implementation of composites and innovative technologies, aircraft aerodynamic configuration, visibility mitigation measures for the engine provide the outstanding low level of radar, optical and infra-red visibility. It increases the combat efficiency of the fighter in any weather and lighting conditions.