The Russian Su-57 fifth-generation fighter and also MiG-35, Su-35 and Su-30 combat aircraft enjoy great demand in Middle East countries, Head of the state tech corporation Rostec Sergei Chemezov told TASS in the run-up to the Dubai Airshow 2021 international aviation exhibition.

"First of all, I want to mention the Su-57. This is the world’s sole ‘heavy’ fifth-generation fighter offered for exports. It features completely different combat capabilities: stealth, a high speed, a combat payload and maneuverability and hence the respective interest for it," the chief executive said.

"The MiG-35 aircraft, the Il-76MD-90A military transport planes, the Il-78M-90A aerial refueling tankers and, of course, the Su-35 and Su-30 planes also evoke interest," Chemezov said, adding that the interest in the aircraft depended on the customers’ wishes, their plans for aircraft upgrade and available financial resources.

Visitors of the Dubai Airshow will be able to view Russian combat planes in action. The Russian Knights aerobatic group will participate in the flight program, flying Su-30 fighters, the Rostec head said.

"The aircraft of this type are an excellent example of the success of Russian products on the international market. Incidentally, we are now testing the upgraded Su-30SM2 version," he said.