Turbofan Upgrade Enters Flight Test For Exported Russian Fighters

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A Sukhoi Su-57 fighter completed a first flight powered by a 35,000-lb.-thrust Izdeliye 177 engine this month, beginning the flight test phase of a turbofan designed for powering export models and reengining older Russian fighters in-service around the world, Rostec announced on Dec. 22. The...
Steve Trimble

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