WATCH Russia's Su-57 Stealth Fighter Practice In-Flight Refueling

Sputnik: Endurance Run: WATCH Russia's Su-57 Stealth Fighter Practice In-Flight Refueling

With an estimated ferry range of 5,500 km and the ability to be refueled in the air, the new fifth-gen air superiority jet will be able to engage in endurance patrols of Russia's vast borders, or make cross-continental flights with ease.

Zvezda, the official television channel of the Russian defence ministry, has published another video in its unique series of footage of the Su-57. In the latest clip, the fighter is first shown imitating refueling formation behind an An-12 transport plane. Later, the video shows the first-ever televised footage of the Su-57 carrying out real aerial refueling behind an Il-78 tanker.

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WNU Editor: The Su-57 has an estimated range of 5,500 km. This refueling capability will only extend it.