Russia’s New Two‑Seat Su‑57D Stealth Fighter Throws Down The Gauntlet To NATO And USAF With Drone Warfare Integration
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has confirmed that the new two‑seat Su‑57D Felon stealth fighter completed its maiden flight on 19 May 2026, piloted by Sukhoi chief test pilot Sergei Bogdan.The aircraft introduces a tandem cockpit, intended to serve as both a combat trainer and a command‑and‑control platform, with export ambitions targeting Algeria, India, and North Korea.The Su‑57D