Inside the Russian T-50 stealth fighter testing center
Russia’s T-50 super stealth fighter testing center
Testing the durability of the T-50 fighter body frame.
The Sukhoi T-50 stealth fighter production line is a Russian defense secret, but reporters are allowed to access the research and testing center for this aircraft, according to Mos.ru.
The Sukhoi T-50 stealth fighter production line is a Russian defense secret, but reporters are allowed to access the research and testing center for this aircraft, according to Mos.ru.
The center is equipped with a system to test the design and strength of the fuselage frame, ensuring the fighter’s ability to operate in complex maneuvers.
The center is equipped with a system to test the design and strength of the fuselage frame, ensuring the fighter’s ability to operate in complex maneuvers.
The static prototype of the aircraft will be assembled and evaluated on the ground.
This is to ensure the safety of test pilots and avoid causing accidents with unproven designs.
The static prototype of the aircraft will be assembled and evaluated on the ground.
This is to ensure the safety of test pilots and avoid causing accidents with unproven designs.
The first test version of the PAK-FA stealth fighter project named T-50-0 was born here.
The first test version of the PAK-FA stealth fighter project named T-50-0 was born here.
Russia’s T-50 super stealth fighter testing center
Electronic equipment testing area of T-50 fighter.
In addition to testing the airframe, this center is also responsible for evaluating the overall electronic systems of the aircraft.
In addition to testing the airframe, this center is also responsible for evaluating the overall electronic systems of the aircraft.
Electronic equipment from different manufacturers will be gathered at Sukhoi’s facility, then connected to evaluate compatibility and operability.
Electronic equipment from different manufacturers will be gathered at Sukhoi’s facility, then connected to evaluate compatibility and operability.
The center is equipped with a simulation chamber with equipment and dimensions identical to the real T-50 fighter cockpit.
The center is equipped with a simulation chamber with equipment and dimensions identical to the real T-50 fighter cockpit.
Prototype power supply system of T-50 fighter during testing at the factory.
Prototype power supply system of T-50 fighter during testing at the factory.
The center’s testing results help Sukhoi build complete T-50 fighters, while limiting highly dangerous tests for pilots.
The center’s testing results help Sukhoi build complete T-50 fighters, while limiting highly dangerous tests for pilots.
Tu Quynh (Photo: Mos.ru)
